Dave Smith wrote:

> Default User wrote:
>
> > > > > > I usually cook asparagus by boiling or steaming for 6-8
> > > > > > minutes. I also
> > > > > use it in Chinese stir fries after blanching for 2-3 minutes
> > > > > and cutting into 2 inch pieces on the diagonal.
> > > > I have stir fried it many times without blanching. I never
> > > > thought that it needed it.
> > > Same here.
> >
> > AOL. I cut off about two inches of the tip, then the rest of the
> > stalk I slice diagonally.
> >
>
> Why do you cut it diagonally. That is a good idea when stir drying
> hard vegetables like celery and carrots. It increases the surface
> area for quicker cooking. But since chopped asparagus is still round
> it is going to be sitting on its side.

This is stirfry, so I want the pieces to be larger. If I just cut the
stems into lengths, the texture won't be as good.



Brian

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