ANDALUSIAN ASPARAGUS (ESPARRAGOS A LA ANDALUZA)

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I originally got this online somewhere, sorry don't remember where, and I haven't tried it yet. I imagine the best bread to use in this case would be plain white, since it ends up being ground into a paste later on. Might be a good way to use up a few bread ends or rolls in your freezer!

Provided by magpie diner

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped into bite size lengths
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 slice bread (crusts removed and chopped into cubes)
1 pinch paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon wine vinegar
water
2 eggs (optional)

Steps:

  • Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted, boiling water, for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic and bread over medium heat until golden.
  • Remove the garlic and bread to a blender and mix with the cumin, paprika, vinegar and a little water to make a paste. Start with 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and then adjust as needed until you get a paste-like consistency.
  • Reheat the frying pan, adding a little extra oil if necessary. Add in the blanched asparagus and fry for about 5 minutes, then add the paste and a little more water. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  • This dish can be served as it is or you can add 2 beaten eggs and a little more water then leave on a low heat until the eggs are set.

Bili1950 Vitez
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I've never made asparagus before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Edward Muthengi
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Lisa Sanders
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This dish is delicious, but it's a bit heavy. I think it would be better served as an appetizer or side dish.


Shugri Nour
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the sauce didn't thicken up. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as good as it could have been.


Sathi Das
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about it.


Blessing Robert
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The asparagus is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


star MNA
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I'm not a fan of vinegar, so I used lemon juice instead. The dish was still very good.


Zubair Zubaie
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover asparagus. I added some chopped ham and cheese to the sauce and it was delicious.


Ebube Ejiofor
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I doubled the recipe and it was still gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


liibaancalasow liibaancalasow
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I'm allergic to garlic, so I had to omit it from the recipe. The dish was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with the garlic.


Morid Herat
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The asparagus was overcooked and the sauce was too thick. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Netta Davids
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Oluwa Timmy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The asparagus is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful.


Muneeb r Rahman
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Md gpnrenre
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce really made the difference.


Atwiine Ivan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The asparagus was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Kim Rutkoski (Kimmi)
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Absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.