Raw asparagus?

[blades]

Never eaten asparagus raw until today. I peeled the asparagus and somehow forgot to cook it. I slathered it with a lemon aioli and dug in. Crumchy and very good. Ever try it?

 

[Barriehie]

Never eaten asparagus raw until today. I peeled the asparagus and somehow forgot to cook it. I slathered it with a lemon aioli and dug in. Crumchy and very good. Ever try it?

No, I usually forget to turn the burner on though.

 

[medtran49]

Not thrilled by raw. Prefer crisp tender. Even better, grilled, wrapped in prosciutto, then drizzled with lemon butter.

 

[karadekoolaid]

Can't say I've ever tried it, but the next time I buy asparagus, I'm going to give it a go.

 

[ZCook]

Have eaten raw - has a good fresh crunch in a salad, but if whole, prefer cooked even if just briefly sizzled - brings out the flavour.

 

[Bella Mia]

Until not too any years ago I wouldn't get within 100 feet of asparagus in any form. Then, as if the asparagus good fairy tapped me on the shoulder, I really like the stuff and have recently been intrigued with trying it raw. Soon maybe. Only if it goes on sale. Recent prices here for asparagus have been almost obscene.

 

[ZCook]

Recent prices here for asparagus have been almost obscene.

Really? Under $3 lb in these parts

 

[JAS_OH1]

Really? Under $3 lb in these parts

Same here.

 

[badjak]

I've snacked on the tops of green asparagus. Quite nice
Pickled asparagus is also very good

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

We often snack on the snapped off ends and noble until it's too tough to eat.

Plus we serve them raw on salad as well.

 

[Barriehie]

Really? Under $3 lb in these parts

Around $6/lb here.

 

[medtran49]

We often snack on the snapped off ends and noble until it's too tough to eat.

Plus we serve them raw on salad as well.

Do you shave the tough ends with a vegetable peeler to get to the more tender insides? Chef Jacques gave that tip long, long ago.