Spargelzeit : German White Asparagus
White asparagus is a delicious spring side dish, popular in Germany during the season of Spargelzeit, and perfect as an Easter side dish, Mother's Day, or any meal during spring.
Servings: 4 to 8 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 16 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1-2 lb. fresh white asparagus
Instructions
- Bring water, salt, lemon juice, and butter to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, trim about 1⁄2-inch from the ends of the white asparagus. Then lay spears on a work surface and peel thin skin from each with a vegetable peeler, starting 1 1⁄2” from the top and running the length of the spear. (Spears are brittle and can snap when peeled in midair.)
- Gather spears into 2-4 bundles, tie loosely with kitchen string, and lower into simmering water. Maintain a simmer and cook until the asparagus is fork-tender. This will take between 8 and 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus spears.
- Lift bundles from simmering water with kitchen tongs and drain on paper towels.
Notes
How Many Servings Are in 1 Pound of Asparagus Spears?
One pound of asparagus generally contains 14 or 15 spears. It will make 2 to 4 servings for every pound.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 1655mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g