Asparagus Cold. Sauce Vinaigrette.
(Asperges froides. Sauce Vinaigrette.)
Clean the asparagus and leave in cold water for about half an hour to get firm; then put it in a pan that is large enough to hold it well; cover it with plenty of boiling water seasoned with salt. Cook till the tops are tender, then take up, lay it on a plate and put on ice, if you have any. When quite cold, dish up and serve with Vinaigrette sauce.
This sauce is also very good with hot asparagus.