‘Tis The Asparagus Season! Here are some tips!
Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, asparagus are low-calorie, cholesterol-free, fat free, low-sodium! Not only they are a perfect healthy addition to any meal, but also a great source of proteins and fibers. How could we resist? You might mention, of course, that asparagus are making pee smell bad, but in fact, they are a natural diuretic helping to prevent urinary tract infections. So let’s cook asparagus, ’tis the season! Let me give you few tips:
Best way to break the Asparagus spears:
Best way to blanch Asparagus:
Step 1: Bring salted water to boil in a saucepan (1 pinch of salt is enough)
Step 2: Cook the asparagus for no longer than 4 minutes in the boiling water
Step 3: Drain the asparagus and immediately immerse them into a bowl of icy water (just add some ice cubes to cold water)
Step 4: Drain and dry the asparagus with kitchen paper towel
Discover the delicious Chez François recipes with asparagus:
