Butter-Roast Sand Hutton Asparagus with Shavings of Aged York Ham, Garden Mint Hollandaise

The inspiration for this really very simple dish came from dining at “L’atelier de Joel Robuchon” in London’s Theatreland. Having gained a massive worldwide reputation of Michelin starred operations before this, Robuchon has now gone for a lot simpler, sleeker style letting the ingredients ‘do the work’. The plate of Iberico ham from the acorn-grazing woodland pig native to the south and west of Spain was simply that, sliced in front of us, and served on waxed paper with fresh tomato toasts