WHITE ASPARAGUS 'LA DELICATE' 800g
La delicate' white asparagus is a very soft and very tender white asparagus produced on the edges of the Loire between Chinon and Bourgueil, asparagus that benefits from being grown in perfect soil and an ideal climate.
White Asparagus is white because it is grown without being exposed to light, preventing the production of chlorophyll. As it begins to grow, the soil is piled onto the seedling to keep it in the dark – a very labour-intensive process.
The majority of fresh white asparagus comes from the Loire Valley. It is graded by size with the thickest spears being highly prized and the most expensive.
The most traditional way of cooking white asparagus is to peel the outer skin and poach in an emulsion of water, butter, lemon juice, and salt, which is brought to the boil and the asparagus added and gently simmered for anything between eight and 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears. It is best to let the asparagus cool in this liquid to retain flavour and moisture.
Roasting and grilling are both good ways to achieve a caramelised flavour from white asparagus after it has been poached.
Origin: France
Net: 800g
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