Asparagus and ham starter

Name: Asparagus and ham starter
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g green asparagus (16-18 asparagus spears); 7-10 Tbsp Salt; 1 TEASPOON Sugar; 1 TEASPOON Butter; 1 Shallot or small onion; 1 Pot of fresh basil; 3 TABLESPOONS White balsamic; 7-10 Tbsp black pepper; 3 TABLESPOONS Olive oil; 1 tablespoon (approx. 10 g) Gourmet capers; 16 (approx. 160 g) thin slices of Serrano ham; 4 thick slices of baguette

AUTHOR
Leta Marks

DIFFICULTY
easy

RATING

COOK TIME
30 mins

TOTAL TIME
30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4

500 g green asparagus (16-18 asparagus spears)
7-10 Tbsp Salt
1 TEASPOON Sugar
1 TEASPOON Butter
1 Shallot or small onion
1 Pot of fresh basil
3 TABLESPOONS White balsamic
7-10 Tbsp black pepper
3 TABLESPOONS Olive oil
1 tablespoon (approx. 10 g) Gourmet capers
16 (approx. 160 g) thin slices of Serrano ham
4 thick slices of baguette

Directions

1
Wash the asparagus, drain and cut off the woody ends. If necessary, peel the lower third of the asparagus spears. Put the asparagus in boiling salted water with some sugar and butter and cook for 5-6 minutes until al dente. Put the asparagus on a sieve and rinse with cold water. Drain the asparagus and let it cool down. In the meantime, finely dice the shallot for the vinaigrette. Wash the basil, dab dry and cut into fine strips, except for a little garnish.
2
Mix vinegar, salt, pepper and shallots. Add oil and finally capers and basil. Place the vinaigrette in a bowl. Wrap a slice of ham around each cooled asparagus spear. Arrange on a plate and garnish with the remaining basil. Serve with fresh baguette
3
Waiting time approx. 10 minutes