Fears for spears: how to cook asparagus without blanching

A2244 words1:22News Report British AccentPublished May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026

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Asparagus is a popular green vegetable in spring.

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Many people blanch it in hot water.

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Blanching means you put food in boiling water for a short time.

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This cooking method keeps the green color and fresh taste.

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But there are many other ways to cook asparagus.

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Chef Billy Stock works at a restaurant in Margate, England.

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He likes to eat asparagus raw in salads.

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He uses a peeler to cut thin strips from the asparagus.

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Then he adds them to a fresh salad.

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This is a simple recipe for food preparation at home.

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Another chef, Bart Stratfold, works in Edinburgh.

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He likes to grill asparagus on very high heat.

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First, he puts oil on the asparagus.

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Then he grills it for just a few seconds.

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The asparagus gets a little dark and smoky.

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This is one of the best cooking methods for asparagus.

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Chef Tomos Parry works in London.

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He cooks asparagus over an open fire.

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He puts a little olive oil on the asparagus.

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Then he cooks it directly over the flames.

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After that, he adds sea salt and lemon juice.

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He also serves it with garlic sauce.

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"You do not want to change the asparagus too much," Parry said.

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So you can cook asparagus in many ways.

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You can grill it, bake it, or eat it raw.

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You can also air fry or microwave asparagus.

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Each method gives a different taste.

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Try a new recipe this spring and enjoy this delicious vegetable!