Famous Recipes - Asparagus in Orange Sauce

Once you've tried this recipe I think you'll agree that this sauce would be great on many other vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots.

Asparagus in Orange Sauce

1-1 1/2 lbs (450-675 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed 1 orange, peeled and sectioned 1 recipe basic white sauce (see below) 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped cashews

Steam the asparagus until it is tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Place on a serving platter or individual dishes. Stir the orange sections into the white sauce and spoon over the asparagus. Sprinkle the cashews over the sauce and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.

Basic White Sauce (Bechamel Sauce)

2 Tbs (30 ml) butter 2 Tbs (30 ml) flour 1 cup (250 ml) milk Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste A grating of fresh nutmeg

Melt the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the flour aroma is gone. Add the milk and stir with a wire whisk over moderate heat until the sauce comes to a boil and has thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Makes about 1 cup (250 ml.)

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