Fried Green Asparagus
6 servings
90 minutes
Fried green asparagus is an exquisite dish of gourmet cuisine that highlights the freshness and crunchy texture of this spring vegetable. Its preparation combines traditional frying and sautéing techniques to preserve the rich flavor of asparagus while enhancing it with notes of garlic, paprika, and white wine vinegar. Golden pieces of white bread add a pleasant crunch to the dish, while fresh parsley provides aromatic freshness. This dish is perfect as a light side or standalone appetizer that can adorn both everyday tables and festive feasts. Its delicate flavor pairs well with white wines and fresh spring salads, and its creation story showcases the chef's skill in combining simple ingredients to create a gastronomic masterpiece.
1
Clean and trim the asparagus, then cut it into 4 cm pieces.
- Green asparagus: 2 kg
2
Heat olive oil in a pan, cut off the crusts from the bread, and send it to fry - cook, flipping the bread for a few minutes until it turns golden on both sides. Remove the bread and set aside. In the pan, add garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Transfer the bread and garlic to a mortar and grind.
- Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- White bread: 50 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
3
Pour the oil from the pan into a pot and heat it. Add the asparagus to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then remove the pot from the heat and stir in the paprika, adding enough hot water to cover the asparagus. Return the pot to the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour on medium heat, shaking occasionally.
- Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
- Green asparagus: 2 kg
- Paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
4
Then add vinegar and a little asparagus broth to the mortar, mix, and pour the contents into the pot with asparagus. Season with salt and cook for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- White wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Parsley: 3 stems