Asparagus is considered a more sophisticated food, but it is increasingly present on our table.
Asparagus is a perennial plant. The lands of the Mediterranean are considered to be their homeland.
At the beginning of the 20th century Bulgaria was the largest producer of asparagus in Europe. After 1944 the asparagus disappeared from the Bulgarian market. Then they were declared bourgeois vegetables.
Nowadays, asparagus is grown in countries with temperate and subtropical climates.
There are hundreds of known varieties. The most common type of asparagus is green. They are richest in biologically active substances. Asparagus contains large amounts of vitamin C.
Asparagus also has a beneficial effect on sleep, appetite and mood.
When choosing asparagus, we must make sure that they are smooth, firm, with closed buds and glossy.
They are perishable vegetables.
Cleaning asparagus
If the asparagus is young, you only need to cut the stems at the bottom. They are cut, so that they are equal.
For older asparagus, the stems should be lightly and carefully peeled. This is done with a peeler, by peeling from the bud to the base.
Once you know how to clean asparagus, we can recommend, that you prepare some of these delicious recipes with asparagus.
