Asparagus Recipe #3 |
Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce |
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This is perhaps one of the most indulgent ways of enjoying asparagus. But as the season doesn't come round very often, a little of something naughty every now and then is probably ok?!?
If you're feeling guilty, you could always go for an extra long walk afterwards... |
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Ingredients |
Serves 4
About 500g asparagus spears
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
100g butter (unsalted, if possible)
1 tablespoon water
salt & pepper to taste
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Method |
- Wash the asparagus spears thoroughly, to make sure any grit has been removed from the flower head at the top.
- Hold the spear with one end in each hand. Bend the spear gently until it breaks. This removes the woody end. (Can be used in stocks or soups).
Note: this is useful to do on later-season, thicker spears, but probably not necessary on early-season thin spears.
- Meanwhile, put an inch of water into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer gently. Put a small mixing bowl on top of the saucepan. The bowl should be big enough to seal the edges of the pan, but without its base touching the boiling water.
- Put the egg yolks, water and half the lemon juice into the bowl. Whisk until the egg yolks start to thicken.
- Add the butter, a little at a time. Whisk well each time.
- The sauce will gradually continue to thicken. then add the remaining lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the asparagus spears on individual plates and drizzle the sauce over the top.
Serve immediately.
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Time From Cupboard-To-Table |
10 minutes.
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Notes & Variations on Rhubarb And Custard |
| Keeping this dish simple is the essence of its popularity. However, you could add some fresh, chopped herbs to the sauce, if you want. |
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