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Steam for 5-6 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks, or until they feel tender when tested with a skewer. Serve the asparagus on hot plates with some Hollandaise Sauce or melted butter poured over the tips, or warm or cold with a good vinaigrette.
Add enough water to a pan so that the asparagus stalks will be submerged in water. Place one of the bundles in the water to check the level. Remove the bundle, add a pinch of salt, a pinch of sugar, and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the bundles of asparagus.Lower the heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spears become bright green and are crisp tender. Check tenderness by poking the thicker end with a fork.ave the grill heated to a medium heat. Clean the asparagus by rinsing under cold water and the pat dry with a paper towel. Lay the asparagus out on a plate or cookie sheet and drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil. Roll the spears back and forth so that the entire stalk is coated.