The water doesn't even need to be that hot. Hot water that registers at 130 degrees will kill bacteria that can help with the spread of germs. However, this kind of temperature for hot water is generally run through the dishwasher.While you can manually wash dishes at this water temperature, you do so at your own risk.This is because this kind of hot water can actually scald the skin. So really, there isn't a need to set the water temperature in your home to the point where it might scald someone.Just remember that any water temperatures over 120 degrees can hurt someone.hile you can manually wash dishes at this water temperature, you do so at your own risk. This is because this kind of hot water can actually scald the skin. So really, there isn't a need to set the water temperature in your home to the point where it might scald someone.
Directions. 1  Place asparagus in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam, covered, until easily pierced with a sharp knife, 2 to 6 minutes. 2  Toss with butter, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
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.