White asparagus runner

Name: White asparagus runner
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 kg white asparagus; 7-10 Tbsp Salt; 7-10 Tbsp Sugar; 1 small stick of leek (leek); 4 discs (approx. 200 g) cooked ham; 1 TABLESPOON Oil; 7-10 Tbsp Pepper; 1 collar Chives; 3 Eggs (size M); 200 g Whipped cream; 7-10 Tbsp grated nutmeg

AUTHOR
Bill Macdonald

DIFFICULTY
very easy

RATING

One of the best dishes in the asparagus season: gratinated white asparagus with ham. In only 45 minutes the asparagus casserole is ready and the enjoyment can begin.

COOK TIME
45 mins

TOTAL TIME
45 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4

1.5 kg white asparagus
7-10 Tbsp Salt
7-10 Tbsp Sugar
1 small stick of leek (leek)
4 discs (approx. 200 g) cooked ham
1 TABLESPOON Oil
7-10 Tbsp Pepper
1 collar Chives
3 Eggs (size M)
200 g Whipped cream
7-10 Tbsp grated nutmeg

Directions

1
Wash and peel the asparagus and cut off the woody ends. Cut the asparagus spears in half. Boil up about 1.5 litres of salted water in a wide pot. Add 1 pinch of sugar and cook the asparagus for about 7 minutes
2
Cut the leek half lengthwise and wash thoroughly. Cut the leek into thin rings. Cut ham into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan. Lightly fry the leek and ham in it, season with salt and pepper. Take out and distribute on 4 small or 1 large greased casserole dish. Drain the asparagus and place on top
3
Wash the chives, shake dry and cut into small rolls. Mix eggs, chives and cream, season with salt and nutmeg. Pour the egg cream over the asparagus and bake in a preheated oven (electric range: 175 °C/ convection oven: 150 °C/ gas: level 2) for 20-30 minutes until golden brown. Take out and serve immediately