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GEIn Germany, this is what spring tastes like…
Tender white asparagus, buttery potatoes and a warm, comforting sauce – this is one of those meals almost every German grows up with.
It’s simple, seasonal and deeply rooted in everyday life.
And if you’re new to white asparagus – this is the perfect place to start.
✨ And don’t throw away the peels and ends… I’ll show you what we make from them next.
🇩🇪 Classic German White Asparagus (Serves 2–3)
🛒 Ingredients
For the asparagus:
1 kg white asparagus
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp butter
For the quick hollandaise-style sauce:
3 egg yolks
150 g butter (≈ 2/3 cup)
1–2 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
For serving:
500 g potatoes (≈ 1 lb)
cooked ham (optional)
👩🏼🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the asparagus
Peel the asparagus thoroughly and cut off the woody ends.
👉 Keep the peels and ends – you’ll need them later.
Bring water to a gentle boil with salt, sugar and butter.
Add the asparagus and cook for 8–12 minutes until tender.
2. Cook the potatoes
Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until soft.
3. Make the sauce
Melt the butter.
Add egg yolks, lemon juice and butter to a tall container and blend with an immersion blender until creamy.
Season with salt.
✨ This is a quick, everyday version inspired by hollandaise – not the traditional method, but perfect for busy days and just as comforting.
4. Serve
Plate the asparagus with potatoes and ham, then generously spoon the sauce over the top.
💡 Tip (important!)
Don’t throw away:
asparagus peels
the ends
👉 This is the base for a beautiful, traditional German asparagus soup
(I’ll show you in the next video)
If you’d like a taste of German home cooking,
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