Chilled Asparagus (To Serve Cold)

Ingredients

• 1.green asparagus, tough ends snapped off; scales removed if sandy or tough
• 2.water, large pot; boiling
• 3.1 stock cube, vegetable or chicken; added to boiling water
• 4.salt and pepper, a good pinch each
• 5.ice cubes, for setting on immediately after draining

Method

1. 1.Break off tough ends as far as the stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus thoroughly. Remove scales if sandy or tough.
2. 2.Place in the boiling water. Add the stock cube and seasonings. Let water come back to the boil.
3. 3.BOIL ASPARAGUS FOR ONE MINUTE ONLY.
4. 4.Drain immediately and set on a bed of ice. Cover with ice and keep in fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

• Card title: 'TO COOK GREEN ASPARAGUS. i.e. to serve cold.' The emphasis on one minute cooking and immediate icing is the key technique for crisp, bright-green chilled asparagus.
• Serve alongside blender-hollandaise-sauce.yaml or another dipping sauce.