Fried Asparagus With Herb Cream Gebackener Spargel Mit Kräutercreme Food

BEER BATTERED ASPARAGUS WITH A LEMON HERBED DIPPING SERVICE

Steps:

• Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce: Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
• Beer Battered Asparagus: Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F.
• Whisk together flour, salt, pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined. Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth.Dip asparagus in batter to coat. Remove excess batter before frying. Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden. Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together.
• Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree F oven.

GERMAN FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB CREAM

Steps:

• Wash and peel asparagus and chop off the woody ends.
• Cut the stems into 2 1/2 inch pieces.
• Cook in boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Drain and allow to cool.
• Dab dry with kitchen paper.
• Whisk together the flour, egg yolk, beer, salt and oil and allow batter to stand for 30 minutes.
• For the herb cream, chop the egg, pickle and onion and mix with the mayonnaise.
• Mix in the chives and parsley and season to taste with salt, pepper, mustard and lemon juice.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Beat the egg white until stiff and mix into the beer batter.
• Dip the asparagus pieces into the beer batter and fry in a deep fat fryer or deep frying pan until golden brown.
• Serve with the herb cream.

ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• For the seasoning: Stir desired seasoning combination in a large bowl until well mixed.; set aside.
• For the asparagus fries: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the lager and whisk until smooth. Dip half of the asparagus pieces into the batter, turning to coat completely and letting any excess drip off. Carefully add a few of the asparagus pieces at a time to the hot oil until all the battered pieces are added, then fry until golden brown on all sides and crisp-tender on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining asparagus pieces and batter, making sure to bring the oil back to 360 degrees F for the second batch.
• Toss the warm fries in the bowl with the seasoning combination and serve with the lemon aioli.

SPARGELCREMESUPPE (CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP)

Steps:

• Trim, peel, and cut the asparagus into 1" pieces.
• Steam the asparagus for about ten minutes.
• Remove the asparagus and save the asparagus water to either make the chicken broth or to use in the soup and omit the chicken broth.
• In a large pot, melt the butter.
• Add the steamed asparagus and oregano. Cook in the butter for a few minutes.
• Add the flour to the asparagus, stir, then add the chicken broth or asparagus water.
• Stir again.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the asparagus is soft.
• Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
• Stir in the milk or cream, then reheat but do not let the mixture boil. Season with salt and pepper.

FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine beer and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter.
• In a electric skillet, heat 1 1/2in. of oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.

FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook asparagus spears in boiling salted water until barely tender.
• Drain on paper towels.
• In wide bowl, beat egg with milk.
• Dip asparagus spears into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs.
• Heat enough oil to cover asparagus to 364 degrees in deep fryer or large skillet.
• Diameter of pan should exceed length of spears.
• Fry coated asparagus, a few at a time, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.

SALAD OF WARM WHITE ASPARAGUS (SPARGEL), BABY ARUGULA AND BEEFST

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil.
• Set up a bowl with ice water and place near the sink.
• Place asparagus in boiling water and leave in for 2 to 3 minutes or until barely limp. Immediately transfer asparagus to ice bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, mushrooms and garlic. Cook about 2 minutes or until mushrooms are beginning to brown. Add tarragon and salt, pepper and a splash of vinegar. Set aside.
• On 6 salad plates, plate 4 or 5 spears of asparagus. Top with a mound of arugula and arrange 2 or 3 slices of tomato on each mound. Drizzle porcini dressing over each salad and serve.

PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.
• Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.

BATTER FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB OR LEMON DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• After cutting off the tough stems of the asparagus, wash well and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place oven rack in the middle position; preheat oven to 200°F
• In a bowl wide enough to easily batter-coat the spears, add the flour, egg, wine, lemon zest, onion powder, celery salt, Kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until well blended; batter should be on the thickish side. Let sit at least one (1) hour.
• For the dipping sauces:.
• HERB: Mix all of the herbs with the mayonnaise, season to taste. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
• LEMON: Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve
• Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water. Drain, immediately run VERY cold water over them; blot dry on paper towels and set aside.
• Heat 3 inches oil in a 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer. (COOK'S TIP: Remember to return the oil to 375°F between batches of asparagus.).
• Dip the asparagus spears ONE-AT-A-TIME in the batter - Coat completely. Gently lower the spear into the hot oil. Repeat with remaining asparagus spears, but DO NOT CROWD. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon until lighlty golden.
• Remove each asparagus spear with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; if desired, sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt. Keep warm in the pre-heated oven for up to 20 minutes.
• Serve warm with one or both of the dipping sauces.

SPARGEL MIT HASELNUSSSOßE (ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUT BECHAMEL)

Steps:

• Peel asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Cut off any woody ends.
• Place asparagus in a large, wide pan; pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until spears are tender and can be easily pierced with a sharp knife, 15 to 25 minutes depending on the thickness. Drain well.
• Pour hazelnuts into a dry skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms, about 2 minutes. Add hot vegetable stock and hot milk a little a time, whisking continuously until sauce is thick and smooth, about 4 minutes.
• Stir hazelnuts, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg into the sauce. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer gently over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
• Whisk heavy cream and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into the sauce. Simmer until heated through, but not boiling, about 2 minutes. Serve the sauce with the cooked asparagus.

DEEP-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
• Stir biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
• Dip asparagus into milk mixture.
• Roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. Repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.
• Carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

FRIED GARLIC ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Stir in the olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown.
• Add asparagus, and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.