The young shoots of the asparagus is the only edible part. The shoots are served in many different ways. Asparagus is a flower bearing plant in the genus Asparagus which the vegetable known as asparagus came from. It is a widely cultivated vegetable crop.
There are many ways asparagus as served in Asia, Asparagus are usually stir fried. While in the US they prefer grilled asparagus. Asparagus is also used in stews and soups. In France, it is often boiled or steamed and served with hollandaise sauce, melted butter or olive oil, Parmesan cheese or mayonnaise. It may even be served as a dessert.
