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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kirsten Grieshaber

The history of the ‘white gold’ that takes over Germany in spring

Germany’s obsession with white asparagus has returned with the arrival of spring.

The nation’s favourite vegetable sparks many debates, from the perfect accompanying sauce – melted butter or hollandaise? – to the ideal main course pairing – smoked ham or schnitzel? Even the side dish is a point of contention: whole boiled potatoes or peeled, sliced, and fried with bacon and onion?

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