English asparagus to me is the best in the world by far, mind you I would say that. But the flavour is so delicious it's perfect eaten as it is and not played around with too much.
Ingredients
- 20 English young asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion (or 2 shallots) chopped very finely
- 3 Balsamic vinegar
- 1 Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 5 tbsp sunflower oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 450 g raw potatoes cooked until soft and mashed
- 75 g melted unsalted butter
- 150 warm milk, approx
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 20 pitted black olives, chopped roughly
- 2 tbsp chives, roughly chopped
Instructions
- First, make the mashed potatoes. Place the warm mash into a bowl, add the milk and butter, stir well, finally add the nutmeg, chopped olives and chives and mix well. You may need to add a little more milk to get a smooth but not runny mash cover and keep warm.
- Next, place the onion or shallot into a bowl, add the water, mustard, vinegar and a good seasoning of salt and pepper; it's good to put the salt and pepper in at this stage, so they dissolve.
- Gradually add the oil in a thin stream until you have a nice dressing. If the vinaigrette splits, don't worry; make sure you stir well before serving.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan, brush the asparagus spears with olive oil and season well. Place in the hot griddle pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, so they take a nice colour.
- You may have to cook in a couple of batches. This is because the asparagus will become limp.
To Serve
- Spoon a nice blob of mash into the middle of a hot plate, lay 5 pieces of cooked asparagus over the mash and finally drizzle over a little dressing.
- Don't go overboard with the dressing; it's very powerful.
- A nice glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect accompaniment.
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Nutrition Facts
Grilled Asparagus with Olive Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Vinegar Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
489
% Daily Value*
Fat
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
242
mg
11
%
Potassium
581
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
