John Myers
Ingredients for 1 servings:
- 500 g asparagus, green or white, fresh
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch(s) of sugar
- 1 tbsp wild garlic pesto, or wild garlic pureed in olive oil
Instructions
Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes
Place the cleaned and washed asparagus, dripping wet, into a microwave-safe dish, sprinkle with salt and sugar, and brush with wild garlic oil or pesto. Then, depending on the microwave’s wattage, cook for 5-8 minutes at full power. Since microwave oven performance varies greatly, test for doneness after 4 minutes and increase the cooking time as needed. If you need large quantities, a microwave isn’t the best option, as double the amount means roughly double the cooking time. In this case, it might be worth trying cooking the seasoned asparagus in a sealed dish in the oven or wrapping portions in parchment paper (I haven’t tested this yet). Since the asparagus doesn’t leach out due to the cooking water, I find it flavors much more intense in the microwave, and it also requires relatively little cooking time for one person. The specified amount is very generous for one person. As a side dish, it should also serve two people.
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