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      Title: Asparagus-Mushroom Sauce
 Categories: Sauces
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    3/4 lb Mushrooms; chopped, up to 1
  1 1/2 c  Water
    1/2 c  Milk; up to 3/4
      1 c  Onion; chopped
      1    Clove garlic; crushed, (or
           -more)
      2 c  Asparagus; thinly,
           -diagonally-cut
      4 tb Butter
      4 tb Flour
    1/2 ts Tarragon
           Salt and pepper to taste
           Tamari; (optional)
           Grated parmesan; (optional)
 
  Salt the mushrooms lightly and steam them 10 minutes in the water.
  Drain and press out all excess liquid. Measure the liquid, and add
  enough milk to make 3 cups.
  
  Cook the asparagus in a steamer 10 minutes or so (until it is the
  consistency you like).
  
  Melt butter. Add onions and garlic. When onions become soft, whisk in
  the flour. Cook, whisking over low heat 5 minutes. Add milk/mushroom
  broth mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until it thickens (low
  heat, 8-10 minutes). Add mushrooms and asparagus. Season to taste.
  
  Good on pasta, rice, or fish.
  
  Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook
 
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