How To Clean Asparagus
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Instructions
To see if the asparagus are fresh, check that the tips are firm and compact
With a knife, cut off the woody part of the stem, that is white and tough.
With a knife or a peeler, peel away the tough green outer layer to the tip.
To ensure an even cooking time, hold them steady with your hand and trim the ends off.
Do not throw the ends away, since they may be used in other preparations.
With a kitchen string, tie the asparagus into a bunch.
The pot for cooking the asparagus is called asparagus steamer: it's a tall narrow pot, with a wire basket which holds the asparagus upright.
Fill the steamer up to here and place the asparagus in. Leave the tips outside the water: in this way they'll gently steam.
