Vegetables
Asparagus
アスパラガス あすぱらがす
Also known asasupara
At its best in Apr, May, Jun
When it is at its best
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
In seasonAvailable
How to cook
Boiled in salted water
Peel the base of thick spears first. Good with mayonnaise or egg.
Grilled
In a pan or on the grill; the sweetness deepens.
Wrapped in bacon
A classic pairing.
Tempura
Light batter, fried quickly.
How to choose
Tight, straight tips and a fresh-looking cut end. Thicker spears are more tender and sweeter.
Storage
Refrigerate standing upright. Laid flat, the tips try to turn upward and the spears bend.
Main areas
Good to know
Grown without sunlight it becomes white asparagus. The same variety changes colour with the growing method.
