How to prepare asparagus
Preparing asparagus spears properly involves washing and peeling, then cooking them just right. Here is a simple way to do this.
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Last modified on: June 26th 2013
You will need:
- 1
250 g asparagus - Total weight: 250 grams
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| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 26 min. | 7 min. | 33 min. |
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Rinse the peeled asparagus under running water, paying particular attention to the tips that have not been peeled.
Bring a large 
Check if cooked by sticking a knife into a spear towards the base. It should go through the asparagus quite easily (like through butter).
Take the asparagus out of the pan and drain thoroughly.
Lay the spears on absorbant paper to wait.
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