How to cook asparagus
June 07, 2020
Tips
Most asparagus recipes only call for the tips and center part. The root of the asparagus can be somewhat woody and fibrous. I recommend snapping off the bottom end of the asparagus with your hands. If you don’t want them to go to waste, you can save them in a plastic bag and when you have enough, you can blanche them for 5 minutes in boiling water and blend them with a good amount of butter, chicken stock, and salt to make a soup.
Recipes for asparagus:
Roast Asparagus with a Fried Egg
Asparagus and egg is a classic combination found in many cuisines. It’s a common staple in Japanese yakitori, and asparagus quiche is a…
June 07, 2020
Sautéed Scallops with Asparagus
This is one of the recipes Ruhlman provides in his classic book Ruhlman’s Twenty to illustrate the “Sauté” technique. I love how visually…
August 04, 2019
Foil wrapped Salmon with Spinach
This is an incredibly simple, healthy, almost zero-prep meal that can be made easily in about 30 minutes. The salmon packets can even be…
May 31, 2018
Written by Will Chiong who lives and works in New York building useful things.