Q: What part of the asparagus do you cut off?

You want to cut off the woody end of the asparagus. Trim the end that is already cut off, not the end with the tight compact buds on the head. Cutting off the white ends leaves you with the crispy delicious tops of the spears to put in soups, omelets, or even as a simple side dish.

Question 1

What part of the asparagus do you cut off?

Accepted Answer

You want to cut off the woody end of the asparagus. Trim the end that is already cut off, not the end with the tight compact buds on the head.

Cutting off the white ends leaves you with the crispy delicious tops of the spears to put in soups, omelets, or even as a simple side dish.

Question 2

What is the correct way to eat asparagus?

Accepted Answer

Depending on how it is served you can simply eat it with your hands. Pick it up by the stalk end with the budded head up and dip into whatever sauce it might be served with.

If it's covered in a sauce or incorporated in a dish then you can cut it with a knife and fork and eat it with your fork. Either way, it's delicious and packed with nutrients.

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