Another day that started by being awakened too early by a headache. It's an effective waking method but I can't recommend it.
On the other hand, last night I decided to see how "popcorn" asparagus worked with a little cut-up ham in place of the usual salt.
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Darned well, is how! The asparagus is cut at an angle into one-inch sections and quick-cooked in a closed pan in a little oil -- sesame oil, if you have it, though any mild oil with toasted sesame seeds added will work. I had some Bertolli Extra Light olive oil, which is about ideal.* You need to shake the pan so it will cook evenly, a bit like making popcorn. I am very fond of asparagus cooked this way; it's much better than the usual steaming or microwaving. It comes out crisp-tender, not the usual mush -- and goes bright green instead of olive-drab. I added the ham about half-way through the cooking.
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* It is very light, a good all-around cooking oil. This is the only brand and kind of oil the cats will drink -- and they seem to like it a lot. It may be an odd endorsement but I think they have good judgement.
awesome...
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Not unlike stir frying?
ReplyDeleteNot unlike it, Jerry -- but the critical difference is that it is done covered. So there's a little steaming, too. I can cheat on this: I have a nice wide, deep cross between a saucepan and a skillet with non-stick lining and a clear glass lid.
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