G Mann wrote: > > I much prefer a bamboo steamer set over a Wok. > > The Wok quickly heats a cup or so of water to make steam, the bamboo > > steamer is just porous enough let the steam flow across the veggies yet > > steam them. No loss of flavor, and vegetables retain some of the natural > > crispness of fresh vegetable, which adds to the food experience. > > > > Someone mentioned asparagus. > > I use a microwave to get perfect asparagus every time. Once you do it this > > way, you will also. > > > > 1. Prep a plate of asparagus [serving for about 4] the normal way by > > snapping the woody ends off. [1 lb of asparagus about fills a dinner plate > > and makes 4 nice servings] > > 2. Add fresh chopped cilantro to taste. > > 3. Add a bit of chopped garlic to taste. > > 4. Add a few pinches of hand rubbed sage [again to taste]. > > 5. Add a good portion of butter slices distributed across the asparagus. > > 6. Drizzle of EVO > > 7. A pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper. > > Cover this stack of goodness with an inverted dinner plate [same size] and > > place in microwave for 4 minutes [caution.. some microwaves are more or > > less powerful so you need to adjust cook time to fit] > > The asparagus will steam to perfection in it's own moisture when done this > > way.. I like to let the plate stand for another minute after cooking which > > lets all the spice flavors permeate the asparagus. Then serve. > > You will find the asparagus is nicely cooked.. retains just the right > > amount of "firmness" [never soggy or slimy like oven cooked] and the > > infusion of spices add layers of flavor never before found in asparagus. > > You may find some other favorite spices to add, I sometimes do.. never yet > > had a complaint.. often had compliments..
I'll get a bamboo steamer and try your technique for asparagus. I'll also pass this on to daughter who cooks a lot of asparagus. I don't have a wok but maybe I could set it on a rack in a deep pressure cooker? Gerry _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
