Aspargus tips

[OooErr]

How long do i steam asparagus tips for? Thanks x

[Buenchico]

Quote:
"Choose spears with tight buds. Buds that have started to open up will be less than fresh. Snap off the hard stalk at the bottom (save them to use in stocks), tie the spears in a bundle, stand them upright, and steam them for three to five minutes, depending on their size."

Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_aspar agus.shtml

Chris

[Catso]

Till they're just going floppy, we like ours with a hint of 'crunch' remaining. Overcooking them ruins them.