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How to Boil Asparagus (Recipe)

Vera Stetsenko
You simply need 400 grams of frozen asparagus to boil asparagus. Add boiling water on top of the asparagus and simply leave them to thaw. Then add salt to the water and begin cooking the asparagus for 2-3 minutes. The result is beautiful and tasty asparagus. A very healthy treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine all
Servings 1 medium sized spear
Calories 6 kcal

Equipment

  • jar or any other utensil
  • large strainer
  • Tablespoon

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • boiling water (any amount needed)

Instructions
 

  • Add 400 g of Frozen Asparagus to a Cooking Utensil
  • Add Boiling Water
  • Add a Single Tablespoon of Salt
  • Let it Cook on Heat for 2-3 Minutes

Notes

Some useful tips you can employ include:
  1. Adding in more salt for extra flavor
  2. Using black peppercorns to add in a little bit more acidity to your asparagus.
  3. Lacing the cooked asparagus with olive oil to enhance the taste
  4. Give the asparagus an aesthetic boost by cutting them into different shapes
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