Sautéed Asparagus with Potatoes

Asparagus is one of the most delectable of spring vegetables and is considered the king of vegetables in Nepal. This recipe is best when prepared with the young, freshest asparagus of the season, as freshly harvested spears are so tender they hardly need cooking at all. The most popular way of cooking asparagus in Nepal is sautéing it in a little oil. This brings out a depth of flavor that boiling and steaming do not.