What is the best way to cook the local asparagus?

judyr


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 19:54

I bought some today from the road side along the old coast road and am not quite sure what to do with it. I have to say it smells more like samphire than the asparagus I am used too. I guess it is the salty air and soil? Can I use it in the same way as "normal" asparagus or has anyone got a special method to share?

hollylou


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:01

wash it then fry with garlic and put eggs in last thing keep stiring ,,,lovely

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:03

http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/FOOD_IS_ART_II/food_history_and_facts/asparagus.html



this is for the thin wild ones

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:04

http://spanishfood.about.com/od/maincourses/r/revueltotriguer.htm

gooligan


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:05

Boil it for 2 minutes then throw it over the wall for the goats

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:05

http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Wild_asparagus

joandjelly


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:05

Exactly as hollylou says but I also fry some onion with the garlic. Delicious.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:06

We always steam ours.

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:07

http://www.cookitsimply.com/recipe-0010-01265y7.html

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:09

http://www.epicurean.com/articles/asparagus-the-supreme-vegetable.html

gooligan


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:13

Bill,is that before you throw it over the wall? )

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:18

http://www.lovesicily.com/blog/wild-asparagus-shrimps-and-cocoa-nibs-risotto

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:20

http://gourmettraveller88.com/2009/05/23/rare-wild-asparagus-with-bacon-soft-boiled-eggs/

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:21

Gooligan. I didn't know you were watching. ) )

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:28

http://cookeatshare.com/popular/wild-asparagus

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:46

http://homecooking.about.com/od/breadrecipes/r/blbread19.htm

rowlo



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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 20:58

normally i get steaming , then when the wife goes to bed i throw it over the wall for the goats

philbailey


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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 23:13

http://www.1000cookingrecipes.com/mojete.htm

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
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Message Posted:
12/03/2011 23:29

Nice in a Quiche with tuna or salmon, and sweetcorn - maybe also a little feta sprinkled around, before putting the beaten eggs on top....yum.........

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
12/03/2011 23:56

Love Asparagus Soup.

Seen the locals selling Asparagus at the side of the road.

What's the price, and how many stocks per bundle?

Navek

shrimp


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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 00:04

does it make the goats wee smell too???????????

Navek



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 00:06

Hi shrimp,

Never been that close to a goat )))

Navek

yorgozlu



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 00:12

Our wild asparagus in Cyprus are little bitter,so best to boil them for couple of minutes,siv them and run cold water over,it takes the bitter taste away.



Got up at 6.30 this morning,drove over to Gecitkoy lake,picked 3 mushrooms abaout 3-4 inch diamiter,handfull of asparagus.Chopped the mushrooms in frying pan,broke the fresh parts of the asparagus in as well,the juice in mushrooms is enough,cook until juice evapurates,whisked 4 duck eggs in it,stir at low heat until cooked,sesoned with TUZOT and pepper flakes and little lemon juice..................off now,my mouth is watering.

shrimp


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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 00:13

you dont need to be close believe me, have you really never noticed??? You will now!!xx

Turbo


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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 04:19

POtato and Asparugus soup.

Cut the tender tips off and save,

peel the tougher bits and saute with some onions , garlic in olive oil and butter

throw in some boiled potato , season

add chicken stock and simmer til tender

use a hand held blender,then strain, add some milk or cream

then add the chopped sauteed tips over the top when you serve,. nice on a cold night with some crusty bread.

gates


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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 15:57

message 5 goolagon thats what we did it smells like piss and taste what ever piss taste like

Smity



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Message Posted:
13/03/2011 17:34

Grab the asparagus stalk at each and bend in an upwardsw direction , where the stalk snaps is the best bit throw away the botton section then heat.

Heat a grill pan slightly oiled and cook till just they are starting to turn brown serve hot and cover in Bolsamic vinigar MMMMMMM my mouths watering just writing this

cyprus1


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Message Posted:
14/03/2011 00:59

Rob, still think yours is the best.