trimming asparagus
Sqwertz wrote:
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> Grab the asparagus at the large end and at the center. Bend in
> half. It will naturally break where it turns from tough to edible.
Baloney. I've seen people do that, and they waste
a considerable amount of very good asparagus that way.
> Or you can cut off the bottom half inch and peel the bottom portion
> with a veggie peeler.
That's the right way to do it. If you can save the
bottom ends from people who use the snap method to find
the "natural" break in the asparagus, peel those ends,
then slice into chunks for an excellent stir-fry
ingrediant.
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