White Asparagus Recipes

White Asparagus Recipes are prepared from a type of asparagus, which is white in color. Asparagus is from the lily family and is a flowering perennial plant. This plant is found in three colors- white, green and purple. White Asparagus Recipes are prepared from the white colored asparagus, which has a slightly milder flavor and is a bit more tender when compared to green asparagus. It is also called by the German name for asparagus- “spargel”. White asparagus is grown with a process called “etiolation” in which the plants are denied light while they are growing. With no light, there is no production of chlorophyll, which is responsible for the green color of the plants. This leads to production of white colored asparagus.

White Asparagus Recipes are widely eaten in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany. In Germany, white asparagus was exclusively grown for the royal court until the 19th century. Thus, it has earned the nickname Königsgemüse, or royal vegetable. White asparagus is widely grown all over Europe, however in America it is not easily available in fresh form but is widely found in canned form. During renaissance, it was known for its assumed medicinal qualities against certain ailments and as an aphrodisiac. Though these theories have been disapproved, asparagus is a good source of Vitamin A, C, B1, B2, minerals, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, folate, antioxidants, gluthathione and rutin. During the period of renaissance, it was believed that asparagus has medicinal as well as aphrodisiac qualities. While these theories have not been approved, asparagus is rich in Vitamin A, C, B1, B2, minerals, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, folate, antioxidants, gluthathione and rutin White asparagus is cooked in a variety of ways like stir frying, sautéing, grilling and blanching. It is generally cooked quickly to a tender-crisp texture and is served warm or at room temperature as refrigeration dulls its flavor.

Main course meals, side dishes an appetizers, all can be prepared using white asparagus. In France, White Asparagus Recipes are made by steaming or boiling white asparagus. Boiled or steamed white asparagus is then served with melted butter, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese or hollandaise sauce. In German style of cooking, White Asparagus Recipes include boiled white asparagus, which is served with butter or Hollandaise sauce along with some thinly sliced black forest ham and new potatoes. Green asparagus can be eaten without peeling, however white asparagus has to be peeled before using. In many cuisines, these peelings and some whole stalks are used to make cream of asparagus soup. White asparagus consists of ninety-five percent water and contains no cholesterol, in addition it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Thus White Asparagus Recipes are a healthy and low calorie food option.

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