Title: White Asparagus in White Sauce
Categories: Vegetable German
Yield: 4 Servings
| 29 | oz | White Asparagus |
| 2 | tb | Margarine |
| 2 | tb | Unbleached Flour |
| 1/2 | c | Asparagus Liquid |
| 1/2 | c | Milk |
| 4 | oz | Ham, Julienne Strips |
| 1/8 | ts | Nutmeg, Freshly Grated |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Heat margarine in
a saucepan. Add flour; blend. Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and
milk. Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles. Add
cooked ham and seasonings. Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through
but do NOT boil. Serve in preheated serving dish.