Egg Lou Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hi All I am going through a real craving for the stuff and wanting a few spears everynight Not used it a great deal before but over the last 10 days cannot get enough so I'm hoping to tap into any tips you may have for cooking/serving asparagus? I have tried B-B- & light frying but came out a bit stringy! so tips on getting this right would be lovely I am a vege so anything not involving wrapping in bacon etc would be most welcome!! Ta x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I had a delicious free range egg and asparagus omlette in a tea room the other day. No idea how to cook it though, I suppose you'd saute the asparagus in some butter then add the seasoned beaten egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 found this if it's any good to you? http://www.spain-recipes.com/asparagus-omelette.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 The woody stalks can be made into a fab soup Boil them in a litte water till they are soft then push the stalks through a metal sieve using a spoon rub the flesh into the sieve so the mushy inside of the stalk goes into the stock water but the woody stuff doesn't. Keep rubbing till all the flesh is gone it is quite obvious when this happens then thin with water if necessary to get the consistency you want and then if you like add a little cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Now in the words of Lee McQueen "thats what I'm talking about"! Thanks Poet, looks yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 there's some yummy sounding ones here http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search.do?keywords=Asparagus&searchType=recipes just filter out the meat ones. The mascarpone tartlets and the pasta one sounds divine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wow.. now why didn't I find that! there's loads on there! and the soup idea sounds great as hate wasting those bits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I actually got the recipe for the soup inside the label of a bunch years ago and I thought what a great way to use it up with no waste It sounds like hard work but it isn't and the soup is divine you can add things to it like a little garlic or onion etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 mmmm! sat at work with two big bunches of asparagus under my desk just thinking if all these lovely ideas and can't wait to get home! The tartlets look so yummy! Oh by the way I bought it at lunch time.. didn't just bring it to work with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I love Asparagus & would eat it every day if I could I either griddle it,drizzle it in olive oil & spinkle it with Maldon salt, or boil it for a short while & use it as dippy soilders in one of my hens wonderufl eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Lovely dipped into an egg I agree Good just steamed then eaten with butter and black pepper. We made a good asparagus and pea rissotto a couple of times, the asparagus just needs chopping into chuncks and steaming for a few minutes then adding to the rissotto towards the end of the cooking time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 I love Asparagus & would eat it every day if I could I either griddle it,drizzle it in olive oil & spinkle it with Maldon salt, or boil it for a short while & use it as dippy soilders in one of my hens wonderufl eggs Saw Jamie Olivers version of this and it did look good Add that to my list or things to try .. just short of the eggs as the only one laying regularly has stopped as broody and another has laid one then nothing since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I like them steamed then anointed with oil, fresh flakes of parmesan and squeezed fresh garlic. Also makes a fab pasta dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Now .. which one do I try tonight ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Roasting - that's my favourite! Really concentrates the flavour! With an egg for dipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Roasting - that's my favourite! Really concentrates the flavour! With an egg for dipping! Yup just had roasted!! only because I got in too late and this was quickest thing to prepare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I like my asparagus plain and simple - but I do like it in a salad - Crisp lettuce, warm asparagus, poached egg, toast croutons, parmesan shavings, with a freshly made olive oil, lemon and garlic dressing poured over it. Serve with a glass of red wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 I like my asparagus plain and simple - but I do like it in a salad - Crisp lettuce, warm asparagus, poached egg, toast croutons, parmesan shavings, with a freshly made olive oil, lemon and garlic dressing poured over it. Serve with a glass of red wine Think you may have sorted my dinner tonight Then making tarts etc over the weekend.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
