Hollands Recept

White asparagus with egg. White gold! This dish is pure, mild in flavor, and is known as one of the most traditional ways to eat asparagus. Perfect for a weeknight or a festive dinner.

Recipe

White asparagus with egg (classic & simple)

Use an asparagus pan or large saucepan so that the asparagus remains straight and cooks evenly. This way, they retain their texture and flavor optimally.

Course	Diner
Kitchen	Hollands
Servings	2 - 4 personen

Preparation time

Preparation time	25 min
Total	25 min

Ingredients

1 kg white asparagus
4 eggs
Fresh parsley
Salt & pepper
50 g butter

Classic & Simple, white asparagus with egg

Preparation

Boiling eggs
Boil the eggs for about 8 minutes until hard-boiled. Rinse under cold water, peel them, and mash them coarsely.
Preparing asparagus
Carefully peel the asparagus from just below the tip downwards and cut off the woody ends.
Cooking asparagus
Cook the asparagus preferably standing upright in an asparagus pan with water and a pinch of salt. Cook them for about 7–10 minutes until tender, then let them finish cooking briefly in the warm water.
Making butter sauce
Melt the butter in a small saucepan and season with salt and pepper.
Serving
Place the asparagus on a platter, distribute the egg over them, and pour the melted butter over everything. Garnish with some parsley, if desired.

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