Fresh Asparagus with Soured Cream Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Asparagus1 Pound
 Sunflower oil1/4 Teaspoon
 Cream1/4 Pint, soured
 Lemon juice1/2 Teaspoon
 Sea salt1 To taste
 Black pepper1 To taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) From the asparagus, remove the tough ends and then scrape the stalks.

MAKING
2) In a rectangular casserole, arrange the asparagus in two layers. Let half of the stalks point in one direction and the other half, to the opposite direction. You can place the smaller ones in the centre.
3) In a small bowl, combine 1/4 pint of water and oil and add to the asparagus.
4) On high power, cook covered for 9 to 14 minutes, or until the tips are just tender. Let it stand, covered, while you prepare the sauce. Remember that the cooking time may vary depending on the size of the asparagus.
5) In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and the sour cream.
6) Add salt and pepper to taste.
7) After this, drain the asparagus thoroughly.

SERVING
7) Serve the drained asparagus along with the sour cream sauce.
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