WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE

White Asparagus with Truffle Vinaigrette image

Yield Makes 4 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 (15-gram) bottled black truffle (1 inch in diameter), finely minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling
4 1/2 tablespoons hazelnut or walnut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken broth or truffle liquid from bottle
1 1/2 pound white asparagus, peeled and trimmed
Garnish: fresh chervil sprigs or chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, truffle, kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Whisk in broth and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Arrange asparagus on a steamer rack and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Steam asparagus, covered, over boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes for white (4 to 6 for green).
Transfer asparagus with tongs to paper towels and pat dry. Divide among 4 plates, then spoon vinaigrette over and serve warm.