The Best Way to steam asparagus
Hey there! Steaming asparagus is super easy, and I'll show you how to do it perfectly. Here's what you need to do:
- Wash your asparagus and snap off the tough ends at the bottom - they'll naturally break where they're supposed to.
- Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and place a steamer basket inside. Make sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the basket.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Put your asparagus in the steamer basket and cover the pot.
- Steam for 3-5 minutes if your asparagus is thin, or 6-8 minutes if they're thick. They should be bright green and you should be able to pierce them easily with a fork.
Sources:
Food Network
Simply Recipes
Pro Tip:
You'll know your asparagus is perfectly cooked when it's bright green and you can easily pierce it with a fork, but it still has a slight crunch!