Asparagus can be torn directly by hand, but this method is only suitable for very old asparagus. Its skin is already very tough. You can just peel off a little of the old skin from the root, and then tear it off completely. The more tender asparagus can be scraped with a knife. When peeling, place the asparagus on the table, then press the asparagus with your left hand, and use the scraper in your right hand to peel from the bottom up.

Asparagus is a very nutritious home-cooked dish that many friends like to eat. Generally speaking, fresh and tender asparagus can be eaten directly, but some old asparagus must be peeled to taste delicious.

Asparagus peeling techniques

1. Shred by hand

Asparagus can be shredded directly by hand, but this method is only suitable for very old asparagus. It is already very tough. You can just lift up a little bit of the old skin from the root and then tear it all off. You can tear it all off very quickly. You can leave the tender skin on the top that cannot be torn off.

2. Knife scraping

Asparagus can be scraped with a knife. This method is suitable for relatively tender asparagus. When peeling, just lay the asparagus flat on the table, and then Hold the asparagus with your left hand and use the spatula in your right hand to peel it from the bottom up.

How to cut asparagus

1. After cleaning the asparagus, you can cut off some of the roots. This part is older and contains a lot of dirt, which is unhygienic. The head of the asparagus is somewhat convex. Use a knife to gently trim off the small tips that come out, which can improve the taste.

2. When cutting asparagus, you can cut it into segments, suitable for stir-frying, or cut it into circles and stir-fry with dried fish, or slice it diagonally and stir-fry with pork. , cut asparagus in half and can be used for grilling.