White Asparagus with Hollandaise

Ingredients

• 2 lbs white asparagus
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 lb new potatoes
• 8 slices cured ham

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel asparagus from just below the tip downward. Trim woody ends.

2. 2

   Boil asparagus with sugar and a pinch of salt for 12-15 minutes until just tender.

3. 3

   Make Hollandaise: whisk egg yolks over a double boiler, slowly drizzle in melted butter, add lemon juice.

4. 4

   Boil potatoes until tender. Serve asparagus with Hollandaise, potatoes, and ham.