How to freeze asparagus
Raw materials | Asparagus, salt |
Tool | Peeler, knife, cutting board, frying pan, colander, Saran wrap, storage bags for freezing |
Working hours | 10Minutes |
1. | Cut off the root and peel off the hard skin. |
2. | Wrap in plastic wrap, place in freezer bag and put in freezer. |
3. | If boiling, boil in salted boiling water for 1 1/2 minutes. |
4. | Drain water and when cool, wrap in plastic wrap and put in a freezer bag and put in the freezer. |
Boiled, steamed, or stir-fried, asparagus can be used in a variety of dishes. To preserve its delicious flavor, if you get a lot of asparagus and can't eat it right away, you can freeze it! This article introduces how to freeze asparagus fresh or after boiling.
How to freeze asparagus
Freeze fresh
Cut off the hard root end of the asparagus and peel a few centimeters of the skin with a peeler.[Reference link] How to prepare asparagus! How many centimeters do you cut off the root?
Cut into convenient lengths (diagonally or in chunks, etc.) and wrap in plastic wrap for each portion to be used.
Store in a zippered bag or other freezer-safe storage bag in the freezer.
When ready to use, cut or heat frozen and cook until ready to eat, about 3 weeks.
Boil and then freeze.
Cut off the root end of the asparagus and peel off the tough skin with a peeler.How to prepare asparagus! How many inches do you cut off the root?
Boil water in a frying pan, add a pinch of salt, add whole pre-treated asparagus and boil for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
Drain thoroughly and wrap in plastic wrap when cooled. Place in a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer.
Boiled and frozen asparagus should be used up within a month or so. You can cut them frozen and thaw them for salads, or fry them frozen or otherwise cook them!