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Nutritional Values
340kcal
5gProtein
12gCarbs
30gFat
3gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
White Asparagus with Hollandaise
How to order / say it
Say it
Asperges Blanches avec Sauce Hollandaise — [As-pairj blawn-sh avek sos o-lan-dez]
Order
I'll have the white asparagus with hollandaise, please.
Locally
Je prendrai les asperges blanches avec sauce hollandaise, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
Tender white asparagus served with a rich hollandaise sauce.
Why try it?
A springtime delicacy, this dish highlights Bordeaux's appreciation for fine, seasonal produce and classic sauces. It's a symbol of French culinary respect for fresh ingredients simply yet elegantly prepared.
How it tastes
The asparagus is tender and slightly sweet, perfectly balancing the creamy, buttery hollandaise. The sauce adds a citrusy tang, resulting in a rich flavor with a smooth and luxurious texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
White asparagus became a luxurious staple in Bordeaux in the 19th century as springtime markets would become filled with this cherished vegetable. Hollandaise sauce, with its buttery richness, was the perfect companion for the region's sophisticated palate.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 300 g white asparagus
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🥚 3 egg yolks
- 🍋 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 🧂 to taste salt
- 🧂 to taste white pepper
Method
- 1 Peel and boil the asparagus until tender.
- 2 Whisk egg yolks with lemon juice over low heat, slowly adding melted butter.
- 3 Season the hollandaise with salt and white pepper.
- 4 Serve the asparagus with hollandaise drizzled on top.
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