How to Cook Asparagus

How to cook asparagus:

• snap the asparagus at the bottom where it breaks naturally
• bring a large pan of salted water to the boil
• add the asparagus and return to the boil
• boil for two minutes

When cooked the asparagus should still have plenty of crunch.

Either:

• serve immediately, with melted butter,  or
• if serving cold,

                                      cool in iced water

                                      place on a cloth and refrigerate

The cooked asparagus may be reheated, after refrigerating, in a touch of butter.