Side Dishes

Asparagus with Parmesan Foam

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time 45 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 4)

Ingredients

  • 2 kg asparagus
  • salt
  • sugar
  • Butter, for cooking
  • 75 g Parmesan, freshly rated (Parmiiano Reiano)
  • 0.25 liter ¼ stock, (asparagus stock)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch (s) sugar
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Vinegar or lemon
Asparagus with Parmesan Foam
Asparagus with Parmesan Foam

Instructions

  1. Peel the asparagus and cook until al dente. Keep warm.
  2. Bring the removed asparagus stock to the boil and dissolve the grated Parmesan in it. Mix the egg yolks and add two to three tablespoons of asparagus stock. Pour this mixture into the cheese broth. The mixture is kept constantly in motion with the whisk. Now heat slowly while keeping the whisk in motion. Be careful: The egg yolk must not get too hot because it will flocculate and curdle. Now heat until you get a creamy sabayon - keep beating. Season well (a little salt, as the cheese is very strong) with a pinch of sugar and cayenne pepper and a small splash of lemon or vinegar. Pour the sabayon over the asparagus and serve.
Editorial Staff

About Editorial Staff

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