Asparagus white

Asparagus white

  • +Description

    The asparagus plant is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Asparagus is native to the west coasts of Europe. Asparagus is a perennial crop. Only the young shoots of asparagus are eaten. White asparagus are kept underneath the soil where the sunlight cannot reach and therefore stay white. White asparagus is considered to be slightly milder in flavour and a bit more tender than green asparagus. The white asparagus has a milder and less bitter taste then the green ones.

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    White asparagus are available from Peru.

  • +Main nutrients

    Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Selium, Thiamin, Zinc Vitamin A, B6, C, E and K.

Main varieties

  • White mini asparagus

    White mini asparagus

    White mini asparagus are the even younger shoots of the common white asparagus. These mini versions have a more subtle flavour than the bigger ones.

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  • Asparagus white

    Asparagus white

    The white asparagus has a milder and less bitter taste then the green ones.

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Preparation

Asparagus white
Preparation

Use a potato or vegetable peeler to peel the skin from the stalk. Then cut of the base. From here, either boil, stir-fry, steam or grill the stalks. It is recommended to boil the white spears. Asparagus have a short cooking time of a few minutes.

Consumption

In general, asparagus can be eaten either hot or cold- with meat of fish, or in salads. It goes well with other vegetables or can be served alone or as the main ingredient of more sophisticated dishes.

When to eat

A common misconception is that thin spears are young shoots and therefore more tender. In fact, long, thick white spears are the best quality. Asparagus can best be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within a few days.

Did you know?

  • Asparagus was first cultivated about 2500 years ago in Greece. The name is a Greek word, meaning stalk or shoot.
  • In the mid 1600’s the French realized that white asparagus were less bitter and more sweet than green asparagus.
  • Asparagus have a an aphrodisiac working.

 

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