Instructions: Asparagus is prepared in France exactly as it is in America: It is cooked in salted boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes, according to size. It is served hot or cold.

Serve hot with "White Sauce - (Sauce Blanche)" or "Maitre DHotel Butter", the recipes for which are included in this database.

Serve cold with plain mayonnaise or mayonnaise whipped with heavy cream in the proportion of 2 tablespoons heavy cream for 1/2 cup mayonnaise.

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