Basic Asparagus

1. 1

   Snap the ends off the asparagus where they break naturally.

2. 2

   Using a vegetable peeler, remove the skin from the lower two-thirds of the stalk.

3. 3

   Bring an inch of salted water to a boil in a skillet.

4. 4

   Put the asparagus in a single layer in the skillet, cover and cook just until the asparagus turn bright green, about three minutes.

5. 5

   Alternatively, the asparagus can be steamed in a steamer.

6. 6

   Drain the asparagus, chill them under cold running water, drain, then dry on paper towels.

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