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White Asparagus with Black Garlic Vinaigrette

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Caron Golden's Notes:
White asparagus has a nice mild sweetness that is enhanced by the black garlic. Black garlic is garlic that has been aged and fermented. It is soft and sweet but still has a garlicky flavor.

Serves 4

For the vinaigrette:

5 cloves black garlic Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

3/4 cups extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

For the rest of the dish:

1 pound white asparagus, washed and trimmed Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces Ask a question about this ingredient

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Ask a question about this ingredient

To make vinaigrette, put all of the ingredients except the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor or blender.
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Process the ingredients until the black garlic has been completely incorporated with the rest of the ingredients.
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With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil, blending until the dressing has thickened.
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Adjust seasonings to taste. Then set aside.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Immerse the asparagus and blanch for 1 minute.
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Remove the asparagus from the hot water and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
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Dry the asparagus and arrange on a plate. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the asparagus. Then sprinkle the walnut pieces and fresh thyme leaves over the asparagus.
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1 Comment on White Asparagus with Black Garlic Vinaigrette

Merrill is a co-founder of food52.

added over 2 years ago

Love, love, love black garlic! I wrote a small blurb about it for the Times a couple of years ago when it was just becoming popular. Definitely looking forward to trying out this recipe.