Asparagus Sauce Recipe

Ingredients :

15 g

1 tbsp

440 g

3 tbsp

margarine

flour

fresh or canned asparagus spears, drained and liquid reserved

single cream

salt and pepper

1. Melt the margarine in a saucepan and sprinkle the flour over it.

2. Stir over low heat for a few minutes.

3. Gradually add the asparagus liquid to the pan, stirring all the time, until the mixture is thick and smooth.

4. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream.

5. In a food processor, blend the asparagus spears to a smooth purée and pour into the cream mixture.

6. Season to taste with pepper and salt and return the saucepan to the heat.

7. Stir gently till heated through.

Makes about 250 ml of sauce.

Asparagus sauce can be used to add flavor to cold vegetables dishes.