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Only the young shoots of asparagus are eaten. Asparagus is low in calories, contains no fat or [[cholesterol]], and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of [[folic acid]], potassium, dietary [[Dietary fibre|fibre]], and rutin. The amino acid asparagine gets its name from asparagus, the asparagus plant being rich in this compound.

The shoots are prepared and served in a number of ways around the world. In [[:Category:Chinese recipes|Asian-style cooking]], asparagus is often stir fried. Cantonese restaurants in the United States often serve asparagus stir fried with [[:Category:Poultry recipes|chicken]], [[:Category:Fish recipes|shrimp]], or [[beef]], also wrapped in [[Home cured bacon|bacon]]. Asparagus may also be quickly [[grilled]] over charcoal or hardwood embers. It is also used as an ingredient in some [[:Category:Soup and stock recipes|stews and soups]]. In the French style, it is often [[boiled ]]or [[steamed]] and served with [[hollandaise sauce]], melted [[butter]] or [[olive oil]], [[Parmesan cheese]] or [[mayonnaise]]. The best asparagus tends to be early growth (meaning first of the season) and is often simply [[steamed]] and served along with melted [[butter]]. Tall asparagus cooking pots allow the shoots to be steamed gently.

Asparagus can also be pickled and stored for several years. Some brands may label them as "marinated" which means the same thing.

Asparagus grown for consumption needs to be checked daily as the shoots very quickly become inedible and grassy.

===Chef's tip===
To cook asparagus evenly, especially tougher, large out-of-season asparagus, using a [[speed peeler]], shave the skin from around the stump-end so the spear is an even circumference along the whole length. Rub with a little olive oil and salt and griddle until lightly charred. They are also nice, [[grilled]] and served with a little [[beurre noisette]].

== See also ==
* [[Espárrago de Huétor-Tájar]].
* [[Espárrago de Navarra (Navarre asparagus)]]

== How much does one cup of asparagus weigh? ==
''Estimated [[Generic_conversion_table#Volume|US cup]] to weight equivalents:''
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|Fresh Asparagus (chopped)||1 Cup||125 g||5 oz
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|Canned Asparagus (chopped or squished!)||1 Cup||175 g||6 oz
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'''Conversion notes:'''<br />
Every [[ingredient]] has a cups to ounces or grams conversion table. Search for the ingredient, cup to weight conversions are at the end of each ingredient page.

We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]].

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