Asparagus Dip

I really do love the seasonality of food in the UK. It seems every week there is a new food-to-be-eating-right-now and the food to be eating right now is asparagus. Well specifically English asparagus, but beggars can't be choosers.

I came across this recipe for asparagus dip and it seemed a good way to embrace the food of the minute. It was actually a really nice, healthy starter and the asparagus was most certainly star of the show. I am keeping an eye out for English asparagus, so there maybe more asparagus in the future.

Asparagus Dip
For the dip:

• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bundle asparagus
• 6 tbsp Greek-style yoghurt
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

For dipping:

• 2 bundles of British asparagus for dipping

1. Snap the woody ends off all 3 bundles of asparagus and wash in a sink full of cold water to remove any soil and grit.
2. Steam for approximately 8 - 10 minutes until tender.
3. Set aside 2 bundles for dipping.
4. Place a single bundle into a blender with the chopped garlic, yoghurt and salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
5. Serve with the 2 bundles of asparagus spears.