Green Giant White Asparagus 190g (Pack of 12)

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When the rice is still a touch too al dente for you, crumble in three-quarters of the gorgonzola (you can use or lose the rind as you like) and the remaining 25g butter. Stir until you are satisfied. Serve with the hazelnuts and the remaining gorgonzola scattered on top. During the asparagus season (late April to late June in the UK), white asparagus can be found at farmers markets and specialist greengrocers.

In a small bowl, mix together thoroughly the sour cream or yoghurt, flour, egg yolk, salt, paprika and sugar. Pour this evenly over the asparagus. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top and then dot with small knobs of the butter. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden. Take your lead from these countries' tried and tested methods of enjoying the white spears or go all out and try these two gourmet chef recipes showcasing the heady haute cuisine heights of the glistening white gold: White Asparagus Recipes Rinse and pat the asparagus dry and place on a plate. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and roll them until well coated. Season with salt. Arrange the asparagus in a hot griddle pan and cook, turning as needed, until nicely marked on all sides without being burned – 6‑8 minutes. White asparagus is white because it is grown without being exposed to light, preventing photosynthesis and therefore the production of chlorophyll. As it begins to grow, soil is piled onto the seedling to keep it in the dark – a very labour intensive process which explains the pricetag on this highly revered spring vegetable. Part of the lily family, white asparagus is nowhere near as popular in the UK as the green variety. However, in Germany it is eaten in abundance when in season, with the average German eating two kilograms a year. White asparagus is sometimes known as “edible ivory” or the “royal vegetable” and is a prized and expensive type of asparagus.

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It can be eaten raw if sliced thinly although it is tastier and more tender when cooked. It is a popular vegetable due to having high levels of nutrients and no fat content. Where Can You Buy White Asparagus? Steaming is another popular cooking method, in which all of the asparagus' flavour is retained – a much healthier alternative to cooking in butter. In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, cream cheese, parmesan and chives until smooth. Return the frying pan to a moderate heat, add a little slice of butter and heat until it is just beginning to froth. Pour in the egg mixture, turn down the heat to low and begin bringing in the frothing edges to the liquid centre of the pan using a spatula.

This is a fine dish for using asparagus spears known as "sprue", which are much thinner and consequently less expensive than more perfect specimens. Don't bother peeling them – just remove the tougher base stalks and throw the rest in the pan. Recipe supplied by Melissa Hemsley and Jasmine Hemsley, hemsleyandhemsley.com Asparagus frittata with soft cheese and chives In France white asparagus commonly graces the tables of fine dining restaurants, including Alain Passard's Arpege – he has been known to serve them on his tasting menu with olive oil and timut pepper. In French homes white asparagus is usually served simply with a sauce like hollandaise in the north, and vinaigrette in the south. Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. Mix the creme fraiche, egg yolks, chives, horseradish and cream, then season. Spread over the asparagus. Top with parmesan.Rinse the quinoa, place in a small saucepan and add 475ml water. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and gently simmer for 15 minutes. Drain any excess water. Set aside to cool. Sheldon is not done butting in, though: he logs into Leonard's social media and changes Leonard's relationship status to being in a committed long-term relationship with Stephanie. When Leonard finds out, he's angry, and worries that Sheldon's meddling will actually end the relationship. But to his surprise, Stephanie changes her relationship status to match Leonard's. White asparagus and green asparagus are the same vegetable. The difference between them comes from how they are grown and how this changes the taste and look of them. White asparagus can be hard to find due to its labour-intensive growing process and limited season. Leonard is still dating Dr. Stephanie Barrett ( Sara Rue), the only woman Leonard has dated whom Sheldon approves of. But Sheldon frets that Leonard will mess up the relationship, and takes it upon himself to ensure the continued viability of the relationship.

Add the water a little at a time, waiting for it to be mostly absorbed between additions. Taste for seasoning all the time. About 5 minutes before the end (about 10 minutes after you started adding water), add the asparagus. Tip the cooked asparagus into the pan and disperse evenly. Continue to gently lift the more cooked parts of the frittata, allowing the liquid egg to slip underneath them until a happy, soft and curd-like medium has evolved. This should take around 2 minutes. The result of farming the asparagus as white asparagus is that the white asparagus has a more delicate flavour than the green asparagus and has a less greasy feel to it. Asparagus in general is an expensive vegetable in comparison to many common vegetables. This is partly because asparagus is notoriously time-consuming to grow.This along with the fact that the asparagus season is relatively short means that it is a rare commodity. Recipe supplied by Rachel Green, british‑asparagus.co.uk Gorgonzola, asparagus and hazelnut risotto Tired of Sheldon's intrusions into his relationship with Stephanie, Leonard confronts Sheldon, who then tries to relieve Leonard of command, whatever the hell that means. Leonard understandably finds this ridiculous and inapplicable. Ganghwe is a general Korean term that refers to a dish of small rolls that have been made by tying ingredients with a thin spring onion. They are prepared in bite‑size pieces and served with a dipping sauce. Nakji (octopus) and ojingeo (squid) ganghwe are common variations. These saewu ganghwe use prawn and asparagus. Meanwhile, combine the quinoa, dressing, bell peppers, feta and coriander or parsley in a large mixing bowl. Arrange the grilled asparagus on plates, top with the quinoa mixture and a few coriander leaves.

White asparagus is not grown very often or in very many places as it requires a lot of effort and labour to keep it underground. To assemble, hold a prawn and an asparagus piece together along with the white end of a spring onion. Tie them by wrapping the other end of the spring onion around the prawn and asparagus several times. Roasting and grilling are both good ways to achieve a caramelised flavour from white asparagus and (weather permitting) you could even cook it on the barbecue to impart a lovely smokiness. Meanwhile in Spain the soft white spears are commonly found in tapas bars across the country, while asparagus grown in Navarre can be found cooked and bottled or tinned to be enjoyed year round. White asparagus is so called because of its pale colour which comes from it being grown entirely underground and therefore not developing the chlorophyll and green colour that asparagus that is subjected to sunlight gets.Unlike most fruit and vegetables asparagus does not become ready to eat in its first year of planting, in fact it can take four years before asparagus comes through as edible spears.