Asparagus with Ham

Appetizers | Author's cuisine

⏳ Time

1 hour

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Asparagus with Ham

Ingredients

Asparagus - 4 lbs
Butter - 0.7 oz
Ham - 6 pieces
Safflower Oil - 1 tablespoon
Wheat Flour - 1 tablespoon
Milk - 15 fl oz
Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Make sure to remove all tough, woody ends of the asparagus. Trim, rinse, and place it in cold water. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, add the asparagus so that it is submerged, and ensure all the tips are facing the same direction (this prevents them from breaking when cooked). Cover the pot with a lid, bring back to a boil, and cook for 10–20 minutes over medium heat until tender. Carefully remove the asparagus from the pot and dry it on a paper towel.

Step 2

Divide the asparagus into 6 portions and wrap each in a slice of ham, leaving the tips of the asparagus visible. Place these rolls in a baking dish. Preheat the oven to 356°F.

Step 3

Melt the butter together with the sunflower oil in a saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Then slowly pour in the milk, add salt, and cook, stirring, for another 4 minutes. Pour the sauce over the ham rolls, but do not cover the visible tips of the asparagus.