How to Blanch Asparagus

Melissa Veytia

If you like asparagus, we have the perfect tip for you. Here you will learn the correct way to cook asparagus without overcooking them or leaving the skin too tough. Blanching asparagus is the perfect technique to enjoy this delicious vegetable. Asparagus is great to eat seasoned with cheese and olive oil or in a tasty salad.

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For this tip you will need:
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Locate the toughest part of the vegetable, which is at the bottom end and is white in color. Break this part with your hands.
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Using a potato peeler, remove the skin from the asparagus, being very careful not to break it. Aim to peel only the stalk and not the tip of the asparagus.
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Heat water with a few tablespoons of salt. Once it starts to boil, introduce the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Remove them from the pot. Do not use the cooking water to cook other vegetables or ingredients, as the asparagus will leave an unpleasant taste in the liquid.
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Immediately place the asparagus in ice water. Remove them after a minute and set them aside on a plate.
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Done! Now you can season the asparagus with a bit of parmesan cheese and olive oil. Delicious!