The Good Food Guide

Asparagus (fresh) 250 Grams
Salt 2 Teaspoons
Butter 1 Tablespoon
Black Pepper (freshly powdered) ¼ Teaspoon

Method

-Snap each ear of asparagus and keep the top portion aside.(Discard lower portion )
-Bring enough water to boil, adding 1 teaspoon of salt to it.
-When the water comes to a boil, add the asparagus, and keeping the heat on high, let it come to a boil again.
-Drain the water and rinse the asparagus in cold water and leave in a colander to drain.
-Just before serving, place the asparagus, butter, salt, and pepper in a pan and heat through.
-Serve hot.