Why it works: Asparagus and flour work together. They rank in the top 9% of all ingredient pairs, and 902 recipes mention both. Both carry isobutyraldehyde, which smells malty, green. The science ↓
The recipe
Ingredients
Contains: wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)
Directions
Put the asparagus in a steamer basket.
Sprinkle with the all-purpose seasoning.
Steam for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Drain well.
Place in a serving bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much aroma chemistry they share, and how many recipes mention both.
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Asparagus + flourtop 9% of all pairsAroma overlaplowMentioned together902 recipes
Shared aroma: isobutyraldehyde (malty, green).
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