Before your asparagus is ready to cook, you must first understand how to clean asparagus in the perfect way, as crops and plantings are never free of dirt and bacteria or invisible particles. The washing process may not be too difficult.
The first thing to do is remove the small scales from the asparagus stems on the sides with a small paring knife. This is the part where the sands are retained and generally the presence of sand is found in this area. They should be cleaned thoroughly as grit is sometimes still present on asparagus even after cooking, although it may appear clean before cooking. Thick asparagus can sometimes have a tough outer skin. Although it is not a necessary step, but if you find it too difficult, you can remove the tough skin with the vegetable peeler.
People don’t know how to clean asparagus. Many don’t know it’s an important step to take, so most people use the ordinary cleaning approach like any other vegetable. It is not necessary to soak the asparagus in water, as this could cause the loss of minerals and vitamins in the vegetable.
The next step is to wash the asparagus stalks well in several changing cold waters. During the washing process, remove the asparagus from the washing container instead of pouring out the water. It is said that pouring the water out of the container will not remove the grit stuck to the asparagus. They will most likely settle to the bottom of the container and stick back to the vegetable.
Those who know how to clean asparagus can use another washing method that involves rinsing the asparagus under cold water. The intention is also to remove accumulated grit from the vegetable. While washing them under running water, hold the bottom end of the stem with one hand and gently bend it with the other hand. The stem will break at the tender spot and the broken ends can be used for soups. Once you’ve finished breaking the stem, rub the asparagus gently. Turn them over to clean the tips of the stems.
After the washing process you will need to dry the asparagus. The easiest drying method is to roll them between two clean kitchen towels. You can cook them whole or cut them into smaller pieces for frying or other means of cooking.