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White Asparagus with Truffle Vinaigrette

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White Asparagus with Truffle VinaigretteRomulo Yanes

White asparagus has a delicate flavor that works especially well with our truffle vinaigrette, but try the dish with green asparagus, too.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (first course) servings

Ingredients

1

1/2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar

1

1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1

(15-gram) bottled black truffle (1 inch in diameter), finely minced

1

/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling

4

1/2 tablespoons hazelnut or walnut oil

1

1/2 tablespoons chicken broth or truffle liquid from bottle

1

1/2 pound white asparagus, peeled and trimmed

Garnish: fresh chervil sprigs or chopped fresh chives

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, truffle, kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Whisk in broth and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.

    Step 2

    Arrange asparagus on a steamer rack and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Steam asparagus, covered, over boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes for white (4 to 6 for green).

    Step 3

    Transfer asparagus with tongs to paper towels and pat dry. Divide among 4 plates, then spoon vinaigrette over and serve warm.