Asparagus with turkey pastrami and parmesan sauce

This is a simple and delicious starter that is at its best when asparagus is in season. The sauce is very tasty and goes well with many other things.

Olive oil for frying

1 bunch of asparagus, rinsed, patted dry and the lower tough part of the stalk removed

½ slice of turkey pastrami/asparagus stalk

1–2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or grated

½ tsp flaky salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Crème de balsamico (balsamic reduction)

Parmesan sauce

1.25 cups (1,94 oz) or more finely grated Parmesan cheese

0.85 cup crème fraiche

0.42 homemade mayonnaise or Hellmann’s mayonnaise

1 tsp high-quality balsamic vinegar

¼ tsp honey

½ tsp kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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