They can be used in almost any type of dish without any problem, both in traditional cuisine and in fusion or modern cuisine
Properties of white asparagus:
White asparagus is a lifelong food and therefore probably does not arouse our curiosity too much when it comes to inform us about its properties and health benefits, however this is a big mistake because we tend by default to underestimate everything that this delicious product can do for us (which is a lot)
Asparagus is the tender part of the asparagus, there are two main varieties, green and white. White asparagus grows underground hence its colour and the main difference from green asparagus or wild asparagus.
White asparagus
Benefits of white asparagus:
White asparagus has a number of properties and health benefits:
White asparagus has a number of properties and health benefits:
They are good during pregnancy due to its high content in vitamin B9 (folic acid), preventing diseases and malformations in the fetus
White asparagus is also a great ally to fight constipation due to its high contribution of fiber that helps our digestive system to function properly and go to the bathroom regularly
White asparagus also has phenols and flavonoids that are very healthy for our liver, as they help stimulate liver enzymes which in turn protect the liver itself
White asparagus has 95% water in its composition which makes it an ideal food for any type of diet due to its diuretic effect also thanks to a chemical compound that has this vegetable called asparagine which stimulates the production of urine to eliminate toxins. In addition, this prevents fluid retention
White asparagus have a high volume of antioxidants that fight against the effect of free radicals in our body preventing premature aging of our organs and tissues. In addition, the existence of this large volume of antioxidants also makes it a very good food for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
As we know asparagus is a food rich in fiber, well, the soluble fiber that provides a compound rich in oligosaccharides and inulin, which can function perfectly as food for the microbiotic or bacterial flora of our body, which will help enough to have a good intestinal health, which in turn will be essential for good health in general (probiotic effect).
Culinary uses of white asparagus
Our white asparagus can be consumed at any time of the year as they are canned, although the best time for harvesting is in spring, specifically in April. As we already know, white asparagus is a vegetable with a magnificent flavour and texture, as well as being 100% healthy, so it is not surprising that there are thousands of recipes for cooking it and, therefore, its culinary uses are very varied, also because it has a fairly mild flavour that combines very easily with any type of preparation
White asparagus could be present in almost any type of salad, of course also cooked or grilled as a main dish accompanied by a good homemade mayonnaise or with sauces such as different types of pickles or with yougurt sauce and its sub-elaborations with dill and lemon. The white asparagus can also be used for the preparation of creams and mousses of all kinds, also also makes good combination with certain types of fish dishes such as hake in green sauce or we could even see it in determinods types of rice or risottos ideal for the most daring diners and willing to try new and different dishes.
Grilled white asparagus
This grilled white asparagus recipe is so simple yet delicious that you're sure to love it. White asparagus are in itself, as we had already said, a delicious vegetable with what is not necessary to prepare it too much to get a dish with an exquisite and gourmet result. What is necessary is a raw material of the highest quality as we offer in caballodeoros.com, that is considered essential
This dish has no complication:
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 white asparagus buds.
- Extra virgin olive oil.
- Salt
- Salt.
- Salt
- Peril.
- Salt.
- Salt
PREPARATION OF GRILLED WHITE ASPARAGUS
- Pour a splash of the best extra virgin olive oil you have in a griddle or frying pan and heat it over medium heat
- When the oil is hot we will introduce the white asparagus buds in the griddle or frying pan and we will lower the intensity of the fire to the minimum
- We cover the pan with a lid without covering it completely, every few minutes we will uncover it and stir the asparagus adding salt on each side. The white asparagus will take a little while to be ready (it may take 20 minutes) as they have a lot of water and are cooked over a very low heat
- Once ready, all that remains is to plate them and sprinkle the parsley on top and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and that's it! To enjoy a simple and delicious dish.
