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[[Image:Asparagus.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Asparagus varieties]] | [[Image:Asparagus.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Asparagus varieties]] | ||
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. | 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 | 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 can also be pickled and stored for several years. Some brands may label them as "marinated" which means the same thing. | ||
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==Espárrago de Navarra== | ==Espárrago de Navarra== | ||
[[Image:Espárrago de Navarra.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Espárrago de Navarra]] | [[Image:Espárrago de Navarra.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Espárrago de Navarra]] | ||
Espárrago de Navarra is a tender, fresh shoot of '' | Espárrago de Navarra is a tender, fresh shoot of ''Asparagus officinalis L'', purplish, white or green, of the varieties ‘Argenteuil’, ‘Dariana’, ‘Desto’, ‘Cipres’, ‘Grolim’, ‘Juno’, ‘Steline’ and ‘Thielim’, for consumption when fresh or preserved, of set length, diameter and class. | ||
It must be grown in the central Ebro valley, the production area covers 263 municipalities in Navarre, Rioja and Aragon in clay or open clay soils with slightly basic pH; the climate is continental with a Mediterranean influence and the mean temperatures are 13 to 14C. The producers have to use appropriate cultivation, harvesting and production techniques, which are inspected. | It must be grown in the central Ebro valley, the production area covers 263 municipalities in Navarre, Rioja and Aragon in clay or open clay soils with slightly basic pH; the climate is continental with a Mediterranean influence and the mean temperatures are 13 to 14C. The producers have to use appropriate cultivation, harvesting and production techniques, which are inspected. | ||
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We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]]. | We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]]. | ||
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