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How to Cook Asparagus ~ German-style ❤️

➤ by Oma Gerhild Fulson

Traditional German Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce

This traditional way how to cook asparagus, aka Spargel, is so popular in Germany. White asparagus is the most common type that's sold. It's different than the normal green asparagus and needs to be treated differently.

Green asparagus must be peeled and cooked longer ... and most Germans will say that it's the best asparagus there is. 

In fact, when it's asparagus season (springtime), most German restaurants have special 'asparagus menus' and the featured dish, is the one shown above.

Serve the cooked asparagus with boiled potatoes, ham, and Hollandaise sauce. You'll also find the recipe for the sauce below. 

Asparagus Season in Germany

When it's asparagus season in Germany, you can find it for sale in every market and roadside stands. It really does come in all shapes and sizes as shown below.

The main type sold is the white one. Green and purple asparagus is available, but most only buy the white, claiming that it's the most flavorful.

Traditional German Asparagus

If you can't get the white asparagus, or it's too expensive, then do use the green one for this meal. You only need to break off the tough ends and cook for a bit shorter time. Personally, I really, really like the green asparagus. :)

Get Oma’s Top 10 Favorite German Asparagus recipes, download right away, and you’ll be enjoying your German meal tonight. Some are traditional, others more modern, but ALL Oma-made and ALL family-approved. 

Most of these recipes can be made with either green and/or white asparagus. Find them here in my German A is for Asparagus written in English just for you: 

Sharing traditional German foods, made using easily available ingredients, ... that's such a delicious way to pass on our German heritage.

Oma says,

I KNOW some will say that the "Blender Hollandaise" is not a real Hollandaise! That's OK. You can make it the traditional way if you wish.

Personally, I like quick and when it turns out as wonderful as the recipe below, I've not gone back to making it the traditional way. This way, using the blender, is so much easier! And, I LOVE easy! :)

Ready to make this asparagus & sauce?

German Asparagus with

German Asparagus with "Hollandaise" Sauce

If you can't get the white asparagus, or it's too expensive, then do use the green one for this meal. You only need to break off the tough ends and cook for a bit shorter time.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

Asparagus

  • 2 lbs white asparagus
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt

"Hollandaise" Sauce

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup butter (salted)
  • salt, cayenne

Instructions:

Cook the Asparagus:

  1. Put an asparagus cooker/steamer or a  large pot of water on high to bring to a boil.
  2. Peel the asparagus, cutting off the woody ends.
  3. Add sugar and salt to boiling water. Gently place asparagus into the water and, once it is boiling again, reduce heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Remove from water and keep warm until sauce is ready.

Make the Sauce:

  1. Into a blender, place the egg yolks, water, and lemon juice. Blend for about 30 seconds or until frothy.
  2. Melt butter (either in microwave or on stove). 
  3. With the blender turned on, slowly add the hot butter to the egg mixture. Blend until sauce is thickened.
  4. Season with salt and a pinch of cayenne, if desired.
  5. Serve over asparagus.

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❤️How to Cook Asparagus ~ German-style made Just like Oma



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How to Cook Asparagus ~ German-style made Just like Oma


Don't know how to cook asparagus? Check out this traditional way to make it German-style,served with an easy Hollandaise sauce. Wunderbar!


Ingredients: asparagus, salt, sugar, Hollandaise sauce,

For the full recipe, scroll up ...

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