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Nutritional Values
200kcal
6gProtein
22gCarbs
10gFat
4gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Lucerne White Asparagus
How to order / say it
Say it
Luzerner Spargel — [Loo-zer-nuh Shpar-gel]
Order
I'd like the Lucerne White Asparagus, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne den Luzerner Spargel, bitte.
Say locally
Tender, delicate spears of white asparagus, often served with a creamy sauce.
Why try it?
White asparagus season is a culinary event in Lucerne, marking the arrival of spring with celebrated harvests. It's a dish that exemplifies seasonal eating and the unique agricultural practices of Switzerland.
How it tastes
The asparagus is tender with a slight crisp at the tips, offering a subtle, earthy flavor. It's typically accompanied by a rich hollandaise sauce that adds a luxurious creaminess.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
White asparagus became a regional specialty in the 19th century when farmers discovered the unique taste achieved by keeping the shoots underground. It became a springtime delicacy representing the planting traditions around Lucerne.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 500 g White asparagus
- 🥛 50 g Butter
- 🍋 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 🥣 150 ml Hollandaise sauce
- 🧂 1 tsp Salt
- 🧂 1/2 tsp Pepper
Method
- 1 Peel the asparagus and trim the tough ends.
- 2 Steam or boil the asparagus until tender.
- 3 Drizzle with lemon juice and melted butter.
- 4 Serve with warm hollandaise sauce on the side.
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