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Asparagus in cream sauce with dill

Appetizers Regional Cuisine of Poland 30 min Easy 24 wyświetleń ~9.21 PLN * - (0)
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Description

Delicate green asparagus in a creamy sauce flavored with fresh dill and lemon — a modern Polish spring appetizer. The dish combines the freshness of seasonal asparagus with the creaminess of cream, the light acidity of lemon, and the intense aroma of dill. Perfect as a light appetizer before the main course, with young potatoes or a slice of whole grain bread. Easy to prepare, it looks impressive on the plate — green spears covered in a light sauce with green accents of dill, optionally with thin strips of cooked ham or lightly grated cheese.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (9)

Servings:
4
  • Asparagus 500 g
  • Sour cream 200 g
  • Butter 30 g
  • Lemon 0.4 szt. (~30 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Dill 1.5 pęczki (~30 g)
  • Salt 2 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Cheese 50 g
  • Cooked ham 100 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~9.21 PLN (2.30 PLN/porcję)
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Preparation steps

Preparing asparagus

1

Rinse the asparagus under cold running water, shaking the spears to remove any sand. Place one asparagus on a cutting board, holding one hand at the tip and the other hand at the base, and gently bend it until it snaps - the breaking point will indicate the tough, fibrous part. Lay all the asparagus next to each other and trim the breaking points or cut off 1–2 cm from the ends, so that they are all the same length. If the spears are thick (diameter >1.5 cm), peel the bottom 1/3 of the vegetable with a vegetable peeler, moving from the center of the spear downwards.

Ingredients: asparagus
Use a cutting board and a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. For beginners: prefer the breaking method for fresher shoots - it's a natural way to separate the fibrous parts.
2

In a large pot, bring about 1.5–2.0 liters of water to a boil. Add 2 g of salt (the entire amount of 'salt' from the list) and wait for the water to come to a brief boil. Add the asparagus in batches (if the pot cannot fit them all), making sure the tips do not crowd each other. Blanch: thin spears for 3–4 minutes, medium for 4–6 minutes, thick for 6–8 minutes. Start timing from the moment it boils again. The asparagus is ready when you can insert the tip of a knife into the spear with slight resistance — the tips should remain firm.

Ingredients: asparagus, Salt
Use a pot of at least 2–3 l and kitchen tongs or a slotted spoon. Do not cook for too long — asparagus quickly loses its color and becomes mushy.
3

Prepare a bowl of very cold water and ice. When the shoots are cooked for the specified time, quickly remove them with tongs or a strainer and immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve the vibrant green color. Leave them in the icy water for 1–2 minutes, then drain in a colander and gently pat dry with a paper towel or cloth.

Ingredients: asparagus
Use a large bowl and fresh ice; a moment in the ice bath is key to a nice color. Gently pat dry to avoid breaking the stems.

Cream sauce

4

Grate a thin layer of lemon zest (avoid the white part) using a fine grater. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out about 30 g of juice (that's about the juice from 1/2 medium lemon). Finely chop the dill — set aside 1/3 of the sprigs for decoration, use the rest for the sauce.

Ingredients: Lemon, Dill
Use a fine grater (microplane) for the zest and a small sieve bowl for squeezing the juice. First, grate the zest, then squeeze to avoid wasting the juice.
5

In a 24–26 cm diameter skillet, heat the butter (30 g) over medium heat. When it starts to foam and has a slightly nutty aroma (30–60 seconds), reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream (200 ml). Stir with a wooden spoon, bringing it to a gentle simmer — small bubbles should appear at the edges. Cook for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (the so-called 'napletka'), avoiding a vigorous boil to prevent curdling.

Ingredients: Butter, Sour cream
Use a heavy-bottomed pan to avoid burning. Stir constantly from the moment you pour in the cream to ensure even temperature.
6

Add grated lemon zest and juice, along with chopped dill (2/3 of the amount), to the thickened sauce. Season with 1 g of black pepper and possibly a pinch of salt (if needed). Cook for another 30–60 seconds, stirring. Taste the sauce — it should be fresh, slightly tangy, with a distinct dill flavor.

Ingredients: Lemon, Dill, Black pepper, Salt
Add salt gradually — the cream and cheese (if you use it) will increase the saltiness. Use a small teaspoon for seasoning and taste.

Assembly and serving

7

Transfer the drained asparagus to the pan with the sauce and gently toss with tongs for 1–2 minutes to heat the spears and coat them evenly with the sauce. Do not cook longer — we want to keep them crisp. Transfer the asparagus to a long plate or serving dish, drizzle with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining fresh dill. If using: arrange thin strips of cooked ham around or lightly sprinkle with grated yellow cheese.

Ingredients: asparagus, Sour cream, Dill, Cooked ham, Cheese
Use kitchen tongs for gentle stirring. A wide pan is best for even heating. Additionally, you can add cooked ham or cheese for enhanced flavor/texture (optional ingredients).

Serving

8

Serve immediately so the asparagus stays warm and crisp. Arrange a few spears stacked in the center of the plate, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with a slice of lemon on the side. As a side dish, I suggest young potatoes sprinkled with dill or a slice of rye bread.

Ingredients: asparagus, Dill, Lemon
Use warm plates if you are preparing the dish in advance — briefly heat the asparagus in a pan before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Asparagus was known and valued in ancient Rome — the Romans imported it from their provinces and considered it a delicacy. In Poland, asparagus gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, and now it has become a symbol of spring cuisine.

Best for

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the asparagus immediately after preparation, preferably on a warmed platter. A bit of freshly grated horseradish instead of cheese adds a nice kick to the sauce. For a more gourmet version, add thin strips of smoked salmon instead of ham.

🥡 Storage

Store cooked asparagus and sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in airtight containers. When reheating, gently warm in a pan, avoiding boiling to prevent the cream from curdling. It’s best to reheat briefly over low heat.

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