White Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce

White asparagus with hollandaise sauce is a classic Hessian dish that celebrates the delicate flavor of white asparagus paired with the rich and creamy hollandaise sauce.

White Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white asparagus, peeled
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the peeled white asparagus and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  3. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice.
  4. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while continuing to whisk until the hollandaise sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Season the hollandaise sauce with salt and white pepper.
  7. Arrange the cooked white asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with the hollandaise sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
8g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Heatproof bowl Whisk

Tools

Serving platter

Serving suggestions

Serve the white asparagus with hollandaise sauce as an elegant appetizer or side dish for a special occasion meal.

Tips & tricks

Be sure to peel the white asparagus before cooking to remove any tough outer skin and reveal the tender, flavorful flesh.

Cost

$15