White Asparagus with Buttered Breadcrumbs | Spring Classic

Name: White Asparagus with Buttered Breadcrumbs | Spring Classic
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Österreichische Küche
Ingredients: 2 kg White asparagus; 6 tbsp Granulated sugar; 150 g Breadcrumbs; 250 g Unsalted butter; 1 tbsp Table salt; Kitchen twine

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Gurkerl Küche

Weißer Spargel ist der Inbegriff des Frühlings! In diesem klassischen Rezept wird das zarte Gemüse mit einer knusprigen Bröselbutter veredelt. Die Kombination aus nussig gerösteten Semmelbröseln und feiner Butter unterstreicht das feine Aroma des Spargels perfekt. Ein einfaches, aber elegantes Gericht, das als Vorspeise oder leichte Hauptspeise überzeugt.

Preparation method

Preparation & Cooking

Carefully peel the asparagus (ideally from just below the head downwards) and cut off the woody ends. Tie the asparagus into portions with kitchen twine. Bring water with sugar and salt to a boil in a tall, narrow pot.

Place the asparagus bundles upright in the boiling water (the heads should ideally stick out of the water) and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente, depending on the thickness. Remove the cooked asparagus from the water, remove the twine, and arrange on plates.

Buttered Breadcrumbs & Serving

Melt the butter in a small pot. Meanwhile, toast the breadcrumbs in a pan over medium heat without fat until golden brown. As soon as they reach the desired color, transfer them immediately to a bowl so they do not darken further in the hot pan.

Chef's tip

Always peel asparagus from the head downwards to avoid breaking the tender tips. Keep in mind that, unlike green asparagus, white asparagus must be peeled very thoroughly, as the skin is woody and inedible.

Do not throw away the woody ends! They are excellent for making an asparagus stock or a creamy asparagus soup. You can tell if the asparagus is fresh if the spears squeak when rubbed against each other.

Be careful when toasting the breadcrumbs: they darken very quickly. Constant stirring is important, as breadcrumbs toasted too dark will taste bitter.