How to Blanch Asparagus - NoRecipeRequired.com

Here is a quick video showing you how to blanch asparagus. Blanching, is a the of boiling. But as opposed to boiling the asparagus to where it's fully cooked, blanching only cooks the asparagus part way. To finish cooking the asparagus you can roast, bake, grill, steam, or apply just about any cooking technique you'd like.

The biggest advantage of blanching asparagus is to get some of the cooking done ahead of time, so that it takes much less time to cook it right before serving. It also allows you do apply really high heat, like on a grill, or broiler, to get a nice char on the outside, while keeping the center perfectly cooked - because no one like under or over cooked asparagus.

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