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New Day Cafe: Asparagus! [1]
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Date: 2023-03-31
‘Tis the season for one of the most widely loved and anticipated of spring vegetables. But whence asparagus, originally?
Asparagus, or garden asparagus, [...] is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus…. It was once classified in the lily family, like the related Allium species, onions and garlic. However, genetic research places lilies, Allium, and asparagus in three separate families—the Liliaceae, Amaryllidaceae, and Asparagaceae, respectively— the Amaryllidaceae and Asparagaceae are grouped together in the order Asparagales. Sources differ as to the native range of Asparagus officinalis, but generally include most of Europe and western temperate Asia.[4][5][6][7] It is widely cultivated as a vegetable crop. en.wikipedia.org/...
Huh, so it’s a cousin of onions and garlic? Who knew?
(h/t BMScott)
One way to really appreciate the freshness of new asparagus is in a simple salade composée. Steam or cook the asparagus spears until just done, then shock in ice water, drain, and pat dry. Serve arranged on a nice leaf or two of butter lettuce and drizzle with vinaigrette.
We will explore some more interesting methods of preparation, below the fold.
But first, a primer [3:03]:
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