Ingredient
A unique vegetable that is a spring favorite. Young-tender asparagus can be shaved and served raw in a salad and once it matures it is best steamed or blanched. Great as vegetable side dish or in a puréed soup.
Alternative Names
Asparago, Asperge
Category
Origin
Flavor
Grassy, Nutty, Sweet-Slightly, Vegetal
Texture
Prep Methods
Cut/Slice, Mash/Purée, Peel, Pickle
Cooking Method
Uses
see categorized dishes
Seasonal Availability
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- In Season
- Coming/Limited Season
- Going Out of Season
- Not In Season
