Recipes

Preparation

Place prepared  and rinsed asparagus on a 30c.m. round ovenable glass platter in a circular configuration with tips pointing into the centre.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Place butter in 500ml ovenable glass jug and cook on low 30- 40 % until the butter melts.
In a bowl whisk the egg yolks, seasoning and lemon juice until blended.
Whisk this mixture into the melted butter.
Place jug off the centre of the turntable and cook on Defrost (30%) in 20 second bursts whisking at each break, until thickened.
Cover  to keep warm.
Cook prepared asparagus on High (100%) for 3 – 4 minutes depending on the wattage of your oven.
Serve asparagus warm with Hollandaise sauce.

 

 

 

 

Colourful Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

500g equivalent sized, trimmed fresh green, white and purple asparagus.

Hollandaise Sauce
40 g unsalted butter
2 beaten egg yolks
Salt and pepper to taste
50 ml lemon or lime juice

serves 2 - 3

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