White Asparagus Dishes - 10 German White Asparagus Recipes

white asparagus

🥗Healthier: green asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen asparagus

Green asparagus is often less expensive and more widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a gourmet touch without significant cost.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can reduce costs and still add flavor.

In a medium pot, place the potatoes and bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and cook the potatoes over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until done.

Rinse the white asparagus using cold water and tap dry.

Peel the white asparagus using a vegetable peeler, making sure to peel three times below the head to remove any woody parts. Cut off the bottoms.

In a large pot, pour 3 liters of water for the asparagus. Add 3 tablespoons of salt and 3 tablespoons of sugar, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a boil.

Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, or up to 12 minutes for thicker pieces. Set aside and keep the broth.

Warm up the sauce hollandaise according to package instructions or your recipe.

On a large plate, arrange the cold, rolled ham slices, boiled potatoes, and white asparagus.

Pour the warm sauce hollandaise over the asparagus and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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