Asparagus

Green asparagus pâté

Name: Green asparagus pâté
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Plats principaux
Ingredients: 500 ml (2 cups) of water; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of salt; 113 gr (4 oz) of asparagus; 2 egg yolks; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of fresh cream; Salt and pepper up to taste; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of butter

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Author: Crazy Leeks

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Preparation 10

Baking 50

Portions 2

Freezing No

Ingredients Preparation

Ingredients

500 ml (2 cups) of water
5 ml (1 teaspoon) of salt
113 gr (4 oz) of asparagus
2 egg yolks
30 ml (2 tablespoons) of fresh cream
Salt and pepper up to taste
5 ml (1 teaspoon) of butter

Preparation

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Heat salted water and bring to a boil. Add asparagus. Cook 10 minutes and drain. Press well to take off all water and then set asparagus in the blender.
Add egg yolks, cream, salt and pepper. Set again in the blender to obtain a great smooth cream. Butter two small mold and fill up to three quarter.
Oven bake 50 minutes at medium heat. Cool down and keep in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours.
Serve unmold.

Chef’s note

Can be served with tomato sauce.
Recommended to be served with dry and soft white wine.