The food lab better home cooking through science ( PDFDrive ) 524

Q:ShouldIpeelmyasparagus?
Even when the stalks are properly trimmed, the
outer layers can have a fibrousness that is
apparentlyupsettingtothepalatesofpeoplewhodo
things like write Michelin guides. Use a standardYpeelertoshavetheskinoff,startingrightbelowthe
tip. The flavorful trimmings can be added to your
vegetable or chicken stock or blanched and pureed
intoasouporsauce.


Q:What’sthebestwaytostoreasparagus?
Thebestwaytostoreasparagusisnotto.AsIsaid,
its flavor dramatically diminishes over time, so the
sooneryougetitinthepanandintoyourbelly,the
better.Ifyouabsolutelymuststoreasparagus,treat
itlikeyouwouldabunchofflowers.*Trimtheends
and stand the stalks up in a cup or glass of water,
loosely cover the tips with a plastic bag to prevent
evaporation, and set the whole thing in the fridge.
Somepeoplerecommendaddingsaltorsugartothe
water, but I’ve never been able to detect any
differenceinflavorifyoudothis.Don’tbother.