Asparagus 101
As vegetables go, asparagus really has it all—a complex, earthy flavor, a vibrant green freshness, and a relatively short cooking time. It comes in a variety of sizes and, depending on which cooking method you choose, you can give it all manner of textures. The key is its versatility: asparagus is equally suited to roasting, braising, broiling, blanching, steaming, and eating raw. You can even sous vide asparagus for the perfect holiday or dinner party side dish. This course will take you through each technique to make a wide range of delicious dishes with a variety of easy toppings and sauces. We’ll also cover shopping and storage, prepping, and some science on what makes asparagus work.
- Welcome and Learning Objectives
- Welcome and Learning Objectives
- How Asparagus Works
- All About Asparagus
- Vegetable Science - Shades of Asparagus
- Prepping Asparagus
- Recipe Tutorial: Roasted Asparagus with Mint-Orange Gremolata
- Introduction
- What You'll Need
- Printable Recipe
- Common Mistakes
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Discussion
- Recipe Tutorial: Broiled Asparagus with Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette
- Introduction
- What You'll Need
- Printable Recipe
- Common Mistakes
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Discussion
- Recipe Tutorial: Asparagus Salad with Radishes, Pecorino, and Croutons
- Introduction
- What You'll Need
- Printable Recipe
- Common Mistakes
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Discussion
- Recipe Tutorial: Asparagus Mimosa
- Introduction
- What You'll Need
- Printable Recipe
- Common Mistakes
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Discussion
- Recipe Tutorial: Pan-Steamed Asparagus
- Introduction
- What You'll Need
- Printable Recipe
- Common Mistakes
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Discussion
- Recipe Tutorial: Braised Asparagus with Lemon and Chives
- Introduction
- What You'll Need
- Printable Recipe
- Common Mistakes
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Discussion
- Recipe Tutorial: Sous Vide Perfect Asparagus with Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette
- Introduction
- What You'll Need
- Printable Recipe
- Common Mistakes
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Discussion
