Peel the asparagus. Bring the water to the boil with salt, sugar and butter. Carefully place the prepared asparagus bundles in the brew and - depending on the thickness of the stalks - boil white asparagus for 12-20 minutes, green asparagus for only about 10 minutes (the brew must not bubble). The asparagus should still be crisp, as prescribed. Drain well.
Then place a slice of cheese on a slice of cooked ham. Place a stick of asparagus on top of the cheese and the ham, roll it up and secure it with a wooden skewer. Turn this roll in egg and then breadcrumbs. Then fry until golden brown in a pan and serve with new potatoes.