Ham and asparagus with apricots rolls
15
30
4 to 5
No
Ingredients
- 1 recipe of cold parmesan white sauce (see recipe below)
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of dried apricots
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) of crushed hazelnuts
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of maple syrup
- 6 ham slices 0,5 cm (1/4 inch) thick
- 18 asparagus
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of olive oil
Preparation
Side-by-side mode- Preheat oven at 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare white parmesan sauce recipe.
- In a casserole, melt butter. Add flour and whisk. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, then gradually add milk. Mix until the sauce thickers. Remove casserole from heat and add poultry seasoning and parmesan. Mix well. Salt and pepper. Add nutmeg. Cool down.
- Ham roll :
- Mix apricots, hazelnuts and syrup. Set aside.
- Over a cutting board, set 1 ham slice and pour 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of white sauce. Add 3 asparagus and 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of apricots mixture.
- Form a roll and tie up with butcher's string. Repeat everything up with remaining ingredients.
- In a pan, heat oil and roast ham rolls for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Set over a cookie sheet covered with aluminium paper and oven bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve right away.
Chef’s note
Sliced into individual portions, these rolls make great appetizer. With a sauce and crispy vegetables, it makes these appetizers worth of a great restaurant. Served with puree sprayed with white wine sauce, it changes this everyday meal into a beautiful festive day.
