P588 CEEFAX 1 588 Sun 22 Jun 00:23/17 1/5 ASPARAGUS WITH NEW POTATOES Ingredients: 2lb/1kg asparagus 2lb/1kg new potatoes \ level teaspoon salt 6 thin slices any cured ham 8oz/225g unsalted butter Lemon juice Method: 1) Wash the asparagus and lightly scrape the spears, away from the tips. Quiz 589 Switched On 540 News 101 Front Page 100 TV & Radio 600 CookQuiz Fave Film The Box Main MenuP588 CEEFAX 1 588 Sun 22 Jun 00:25/07 :/5 ASPARAGUS WITH NEW POTATOES Method cont: 2) Cut off the lower 2 or 3 inches of each spear where the stem begins and set these aside. 3) Tie the asparagus in bundles with string. 4) Wash and scrape the potatoes, put them in a saucepan with the resjrvjd pieces of asparagus. Quiz 589 Switched On 540 News 101 Front Page 100 TV & Radio 600 CookQuiz Fave Film The Box Main MenuP588 CEEFAX 1 588 Sun 22 Jun 00:29/18 3/5 ASPARBGUS WITH NEW POTATOES Method cont: 5) Covet the asparagus and potatoes with plenty of cold water. Add salt and bring to the boil. 6) Stand the bundles of asparagus upright in the pan and cover with the lid. Cook ovjt moderate heat for 15mins 7) Remove the asparagus bundles but the potatoes to cook until tender. Quiz 589 Switched On 540 News 101 Front Page 100 TV & Radio 600 CookQuiz Fave Film The Box Main MenuP588 CEEFAX 1 588 Sun 22 Jun 00:34/20 4/5 ASPARAGUS WITH NEW POTATOES Method cont: 8) Untie the asparagus and divide into six equal portions. Wrap a slice of ham around each portion and arrange them on the edge of a serving dish. 7) Lift the cooked potatoes from the pan and drain. Discard the asparagus pieces or use in soup. 8) Put the potatoes in the centre of the serving dish. Quiz 589 Switched On 540 News 101 Front Page 100 TV & Radio 600 CookQuiz Fave Film The Box Main MenuP588 CEEFAX 1 588 Sun 22 Jun 00:38/11 5/5 ASPARAGUS WITH NEW POTATOES Method cont: 9) Melt the butter over a low heat and pour a little over the potatoes and serve the remainder, seasoned with a little lemon juice, in a sauce boat. 10) Garnish with parsley. This dish tastes better served warm rathjt than hot. Quiz 589 Switched On 540 News 101 Front Page 100 TV & Radio 600 CookQuiz Fave Film The Box Main Menu