Post by maxthomas on Oct 10, 2019 9:54:49 GMT
Extra Class: High quality.
Level 1: Good Quality.
Level II: Asparagus, which cannot be rated high but meets the minimum requirements.
More evidence of good quality asparagus:
Perform a "freshness test": When squeezed at the end of the slice, the asparagus leaves good juice; the juice smells fresh and does not have a bad taste.
There is no color or shrinkage to look at, the sticks are solid, the asparagus has not dried. White asparagus heads are strong, closed and do not open.
Otherwise: The color of the green does not depend on the species, but it does say something about the harvest. Purple head bleach is set.
Asparagus storage
Asparagus has a refreshing fresh taste and should therefore be used immediately after purchase. Wrapped, wrapped in damp cloth, kept in the fridge (storage temperature: 5-10 ° C) for about two to three days without loss of taste. Green asparagus is stored directly in water.
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Should asparagus really be that expensive?
The price of asparagus varies significantly every year and every season. However, it is always relatively high because cultivation is complex, nurturing and time consuming. For example, it is still "handbag" by hand, which actually leads to higher staff costs. In addition, the first crop is expected in the third year after cultivation.
Is the chef guilty if the asparagus has a bitter taste?
No, because the bitter taste of asparagus is only when it sips too close to the rhizome. In this case, the heads of the asparagus should be trimmed with more generosity than usual.
Unfortunately, adding a small amount of sugar to the water for cooking doesn't remove the bitter substances from the esophagus. The bitter asparagus doesn't really improve on it.
Asparagus all year?
Yes, because you can freeze asparagus very well. Before washing and cleaning, the wood parts are disconnected. Frozen asparagus can be stored frozen for six to eight months. Then it should not melt, but the frozen trunks are introduced directly into the boiling water.