Cooking Frozen Asparagus

BEFORE COOKING:

Remove frozen asparagus just before cooking, do not thaw.

COOK:

Place the asparagus into a pot (vertically, you can tie them with cotton string) with a small amount of boiling salted water (about 2 teaspoons per 1 liter of water). It is also worth lightly salting (about 1 teaspoon per 1 liter of water). Cook green asparagus for 3–5 minutes. Cook white asparagus longer – for 8–10 minutes. Start timing from the moment the water boils again. Midway through cooking, you can add milk. Cook covered – this reduces cooking time and minimizes vitamin loss. To check if the asparagus are cooked, insert a fork or knife. If it goes in easily, they are ready.

AFTER COOKING:

After cooking, drain the asparagus. The cooking water, which contains nutrients, can be used for sauces, soups, etc.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

When serving, sprinkle with toasted, grated bread and drizzle with melted butter or olive oil.

Enjoy your meal!



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