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Green Asparagus with Hollandaise and Poached Egg

Green Asparagus with Hollandaise and Poached Egg

Prep time: 25 minServes: 4

Pairs with

The asparagus's green bitterness and the hollandaise's richness balance against a medium white or bubbles — Grüner Veltliner or Champagne Rosé.

Ingredients

  • 500 g green asparagus, ends snapped
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • Flaky salt
  • Hollandaise:
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 200 g butter, melted and clarified
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and cayenne pepper

Method

  1. 1Hollandaise: Whisk egg yolks with 1 tbsp water in a bowl over a bain-marie until doubled in volume. Drizzle in the clarified butter while whisking. Season with lemon juice, salt and cayenne.
  2. 2Blanch the asparagus in salted water for 3 minutes. Cool in iced water. Grill or flash-fry.
  3. 3Poach the eggs in water with vinegar for 3 minutes.
  4. 4Serve the asparagus with the poached egg and hollandaise.