Spargel in Weißer Soße (Asparagus in White Sauce) is a traditional German recipe for a classic dish of asparagus served in a white milk-based sauce flavoured with ham and nutmeg. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic German version of: Asparagus in White Sauce (Spargel in Weißer Soße).
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Ingredients:
750g white asparagus (tinned or jarred)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp unbleached flour
120ml reserved asparagus liquid
120ml milk
120g ham cut into julienne strips
1/8 tsp freshly-grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
Method:
Drain the asparagus spears (but reserve 120ml of the liquid). Heat the butter in a pan then scatter the flour over the top and stir in to form a smooth roux. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then gradually add the reserved asparagus liquid and milk, whisking all the while. Continue cooking and whisking until the sauce is smooth then reduce the heat and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
Add the cooked ham then season to taste. Gently stir in the asparagus spears at this point and allow the mixture to heat through (but do not allow to boil) then turn into a warmed bowl and serve.
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