Ondine Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Got a big bunch - tell me what to do Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmora Man Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Steam for 5 - 6 minutes (less if very thin). Serve on its own with melted butter & salt - or if you're feeling flush hollandaise sauce. Maybe some fresh bread to mop up butter / sauce dregs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I think the idea is to do as little as possible to it, really. Cook it gently and don't smother it with other flavours. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 good in a pasta primavermakes your pee smell asparagusy for extra added fun. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Only if you possess a certain gene, apparently. Can't remember what proportion of the population is supposed to have it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 A simple rissotto topped with Asparagus and shaved Parmiggianno Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TillieTrotter Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Light lunch - 2 or 3 stalks, wrapped in parma ham with a poached egg on top, loads of black pepper. Mmmmm Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 just googled it Ant, it seems it's about 40% of the population and it's something to do with the body producing methyl mercaptan after eating asparagus. Also not everyone that produces it can smell it. Funny old world. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 And even fewer people can ever experience the joy of curling their tongues while doing - and smelling - an asparagus wee. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Very nice roasted slowly in extra virgin olive oil, then served with shavings of Parmesan - about 30-45 minutes on low setting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Ant Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> And even fewer people can ever experience the joy> of curling their tongues while doing - and> smelling - an asparagus wee.would you want to? doesn't the fact that you can smell something mean there are teeny tiny particles of that something in the air? why would you want to stick your tongue in it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee quinnie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Here's a really quick yummy lunch for you : ASPARAGUS stick rolls 1.Steam 2 stalks of asparagus per person 2. Fry up some mushrooms in garlic with a squeeze of lemon 3. Add asparagus and mushrooms to a mayonaissed french stick Yum yum. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee quinnie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Forgot to mention, I do the asparagus wee thing, but can't roll my tongue. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaj Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Ha ha!I can do both. Just looked for an smug looking emoticon (not that there is any reason to feel particularly smug about what is essentially genetic accident) but there isn't one... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 from the guardian mag on sat. Steam and serve with grated boiled egg on top. My own fav is steam and serve with fried lardons or a rasher if preferred, with a twist of black pepper. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 and FYI as far as 'proper' etiquette goes, apparently it is perfectly acceptable to eat asparagus with ones fingers in polite company. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodles Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Keep it simple.Bung it under the grill for not very long with some parmesan and black pepper on top. Wonderful. Bought vast amounts from a farm in Kent last weekend ? only ?3 a kilo. Think I need to go back. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I do the asparagus wee thingand I can roll my tongueand I am gingerHow many genetic accidents can any one chap have? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Are you my twin sister? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Michael Palaeologus Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I do the asparagus wee thing> > and I can roll my tongue> > and I am ginger> > How many genetic accidents can any one chap have?You,ll be saying you,re left handed next. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 No, but the third arm in the middle of my back comes in handy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-103922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 went for grilled asparagus with sliced boiled egg (grating was a step too far and it was a rare outing for the egg slicer) and loads of black pepper. Very nice. Thanks everyone Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-104761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Even better if you bbq or stir fry in a griddle pan with olive oil, maldon sea salt and lime juice. Damn I'm hungry now.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3319-asparagus-recipes/#findComment-105642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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