asparagus ham rolls

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A. ham rolls with asparagus

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White asparagus is like a white elephant in the New Mexico desert; extremely rare and by the time they get here, they're not in a very good condition anymore. I made this with canned white asparagus before I started recording my kitcheneering adventures and even those are difficult to find nowadays. I borrowed these internet pictures instead.

Don't forget to peel raw white asparagus. You also have to cook them first. And because asparagus is so thin, stack a few together in a single ham roll.

Use the same method as endive ham rolls.

Pic1: peel & boil
Pic2: bake
Pic3: serve

b. ham rolls with green asparagus and sautéed lettuce

2020-02-08

This is practically the same as above, with green instead of white asparagus and some extra sautéed lettuce.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 6 servings:

6-12 slices ham
1 can green asparagus
OR cook fresh asparagus spears
1 lb. lettuce / spinach or mix
2 cups Mornay sauce
1 cup grated melting cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Pic4: ham rolls with green asparagus and sautéed lettuce

Directions

2020-02-08

Pic5: sautéed lettuce & spinach mix
Pic6: roll in ham with sauce
Pic7: arrange in oven-proof dish

Prepare Mornay sauce as per recipe.
Sauté lettuce until completely wilted. Drain thoroughly. (Pic2)
Drain cooked asparagus spears.
Be careful: canned asparagus is very soft and fragile.
Lay out ham. Add a few asparagus spears, 1 tbsp. lettuce and up to 1 tbsp. sauce. (Pic6)
Pour some sauce in an oven-proof dish. Stack the ham rolls. (Pic7)

Pic8: more sauce
Pic9: add breadcrumbs /cheese
Pic10: bake

When the dish is full, pour sauce on top and around. (Pic8)
Add optional breadcrumbs and grated melting cheese. (Pic9)
Bake for up to 45 minutes at 350 ºF.
Serve immediately. Enjoy. (Pic4)

c. cold dish asparagus ham rolls

2020-03-03

A variation on the above, served as a cold dish. This is a pretty popular item for more formal dinners. It looks good, tastes god and is quick and easy to make. Use mayo instead of béchamel or Mornay sauce.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 4-6 servings:

1 can green asparagus
OR cook fresh asparagus spears
6 slices ham
mayo

Pic11: cold dish asparagus ham rolls

Directions

Pic12: asparagus and mayo inside the ham
Pic13: roll
Pic14: serve and enjoy

Lay out the sliced ham.
Add some asparagus spears and up to 1 tbsp. mayo. (Pic12)
Roll and arrange on plates. (Pic13)
Keep refrigerated until serving time.
Serve and enjoy.

Serving suggestion:

I served this with cold cooked cauliflower and fries.

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org