A springtime delicacy worth going out of your way to find.
Estimated Cost: $10
Difficulty: Easy
Suggested Beverage: Sparkling Wine
Equipment and Supplies
- 4-quart saucepan
- vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 1 pound white asparagus, peeled and woody ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon turbinado, or granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon white pepper, ground
Method
Blanch the asparagus
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice, stir.1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon turbinado
- Drop the asparagus in and blanch for 4-5minutes, a little longer if the stalks are super thick.1 pound white asparagus
- Drain and season white pepper and with sea salt, if desired.½ teaspoon white pepper
Make the pesto - see below
Notes
Yes, you can make this recipe with green asparagus. It will, however, be very, very green. And we know it's not easy being green.
Private Notes
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