How to Cook Asparagus - Cooking Times
Stem Vegetables
Season: Spring
Preparation
Snap off the tough bottom or peel the lower portion
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Thinly slice fresh asparagus for salads. Tips are especially delicious
💧 Boil
1.5-2 min
From boiling water
Peel the bottom first. Add 30 sec for thick stalks
🔥 Stir-fry
2-3 min
Diagonal cuts over medium heat. Steam-frying also works well
📡 Microwave
1.5-2 min
3–4 stalks at 600W. Sprinkle a little water and wrap
♨️ Steam
3-5 min
Vibrant color. Delicious as-is
Common Mistakes
- Not peeling the lower portion, resulting in stringy texture
- Ignoring thickness differences — add 30 sec for thicker stalks