Asparagus with New Potatoes

• 2 lb (900 g) tiny new potatoes, cleaned
• 2 lb (900

Cut any coarse part off the bottom of the asparagus and put aside. Clean the potatoes and boil in salted water with the ends of the asparagus – they should only take about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile have the asparagus tips tied in a bundle and steam. This should take about 5–10 minutes depending on the thickness of the stems.

When both vegetables are cooked, remove the coarse asparag