How To Cut Asparagus
Learn how to cut asparagus correctly and other ways you can cut it to use in your dishes. This tutorial will show you the best way to cut asparagus in 4 ways for your needs.
Equipment
- Sharp knife and chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
Instructions
Method 1
- Hold the asparagus in one hand, and with your other hand, bend it until it snaps. You are looking about 1 - ½ inches off the bottom of the vegetable just where the woody part ends. It should snap off naturally with little to no effort.
Method 2
- Line up the asparagus on a chopping board making sure they are all facing the same direction and the top of the spears are equal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the woody end, usually about 1-1½ inches off. Cook the vegetables as desired.
How to cut asparagus for stir fry
- Cut it into halves or thirds or into chunks, for a better presentation, cut it at an angle. See photos for reference.
