How to prepare white asparagus (Slideshow version)

How to prepare white asparagus : Photo of step #26

Stage 9/17 : 10 min.

Cooking "À l'anglaise"


This is the simplest method: bring a pan of water to the boil, season with salt, and plunge in the peeled asparagus.

Cook until the asparagus melts, about 10 minutes. The tip of a knife should pierce the bottom of the asparagus easily ("as if in butter").

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