Before your asparagus is ready to cook, you must first understand how to clean asparagus the perfect way, as crops and plantings are never free of dirt and bacteria or invisible particles. The washing process may not be too difficult.
The first thing to do is remove the small scales from the asparagus stalks on the sides with a small paring knife. This is the part where the sands are retained and generally the presence of sand is found in this area. They need to be thoroughly cleaned as sometimes grit is still present in the asparagus even after cooking, although it may appear clean before cooking. Sometimes thick asparagus can have a tough outer skin. Although it is not a necessary step, but if you find it too difficult, you can remove the hard skin with the vegetable peeler.
People don’t know how to clean asparagus. Many don’t know that this is an important step to take, which is why most people use the ordinary cleaning approach like any other vegetable. It is not necessary to submerge the asparagus in water, as this could cause the loss of minerals and vitamins in the vegetable.
The next step is to thoroughly wash the asparagus stems in several changing cold waters. During the washing process, take the asparagus out of the washing container instead of pouring out the water. It is said that pouring the water out of the container will not remove the sand adhering to the asparagus. They will most likely settle to the bottom of the container and stick back to the vegetables.
Those who know how to clean asparagus can use another washing method which involves rinsing the asparagus under cold water. The intention is also to eliminate the accumulated sand in the vegetable. While washing them under running water, hold the lower end of the stem with one hand and gently bend it with the other hand. The stem will snap at the tender spot and the broken ends can be used for soups. Once you have finished breaking off the stem, rub the asparagus gently. Turn them over to clean the tips of the stems.
After the washing process you will need to dry the asparagus. The easiest drying method is to roll them between two clean kitchen towels. You can cook them whole or cut them into smaller pieces for frying or other means of cooking.