Welsh Family Kitchen

STEAMED ASPARAGUS   In his Good Eats episode on Asparagus, Alton Brown did Steamed Asparagus, Roasted Asparagus and Asparagus Terrine. Ingredients: 1/4 cup water 1 pound fresh asparagus, 1 to 1 1/2 inches cut off the bottom 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Procedures: ALTON'S VERSION Pour or spritz the water onto 4 paper towels. Spread out the paper towels and lay the asparagus on top of the dampened towels. Sprinkle with the salt. Roll up the asparagus in the dampened towels. Lay the bundle, seam side down, in the microwave. Microwave on high until the asparagus is just crisp tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the microwave using tongs and carefully unwrap. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately. LYDIA'S VERSION Place the trimmed spears in a single layer in a casserole dish. Add the salt and pepper and then cover with the damp paper towel and microwave for 4 minutes. Notes: 2018-06-25: Almost 2 pounds using Alton’s method for 5 minutes for the Asparagus Terrine. 2012-06-09: We made a batch for the Asparagus Terrine. 2012-06-08: Added to our cookbook.

06/27/2018