Boiled White Asparagus

Tender and flavorful white asparagus, boiled with a touch of salt and sugar to enhance their delicate sweetness.
appetizer
boiled
side dish
vegan
vegetarian
Ingredients
Servings
4
Measurement units

Asparagus

  • bunch of white asparagus
  • 2 culleradetessalt
  • 2 culleradetessugar

Gremolata

  • plenty of parsley
  • garlic, to taste
  • lemon zest and a little juice
  • extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calculated for 4 servings

Calories
67 kcal
Protein
2.9 g
Fat
3.7 g
Carbohydrates
7.7 g

Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.

Step-by-step Guide

Gremolata

  1. Make the sauce about 30 minutes ahead.
  2. Finely chop parsley and garlic.
  3. Mix with lemon zest and oil.
  4. Pulse briefly, not completely smooth. Rest 30 minutes.

Cooking

  1. Wash and peel from just under the tip.
  2. Tie in a bundle. Trim about 3 cm. Tips must stand above the water.
  3. Water with 2 teaspoons salt and 2 of sugar. Stand upright, cover with foil.
  4. Gentle heat 20 minutes. If needed, tip the tips in for 5 minutes off the heat.
  5. Drain and dress with the sauce.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • Boiled white asparagus can be dressed with oil, a vinaigrette, a mild mayonnaise, etc. They are very good with gremolata.
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