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