Best 6 Asparagus Dutch Style Recipes

DUTCH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Break off tough ends of the asparagus and boil in salted water until just tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile chop the ham and egg finely.
• Put asparagus on a serving plate and garnish with the chopped ham and eggs.
• Serve with the boiled potatoes and melted butter in a jug on the side.

ASPARAGUS DUTCH STYLE

Steps:

• Poach or steam asparagus in or above boiling salted water until it is bright green and just tender, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on its thickness. Meanwhile, put 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Place at least 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn heat to medium. When butter in skillet melts, crack eggs into it. Cook, sprinkling with salt and pepper, until whites are no longer runny, about 5 minutes.
• Drain asparagus and divide among 4 plates. Turn off heat under butter in saucepan the moment it browns; if eggs are not quite ready, keep butter warm over low flame.
• Top asparagus with a portion of ham, then a fried egg, then some browned butter, and finally a few slices of the cheese. Serve.

POLENTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND MINT

Steps:

• If cooking polenta on stovetop: In a medium pot over high heat, combine 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how finely the polenta is ground (coarse-ground polenta takes longer).
• Alternatively, cook polenta in oven: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over high heat, bring 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Cover pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then give the mixture a stir. If it looks dry, add another 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot once more, and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes.
• When polenta is thick and creamy, stir in 2 to 4 of the tablespoons butter (depending on how buttery you like it) and the Parmesan. Taste and add more Parmesan and salt, if needed.
• As the polenta cooks, prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in garlic and cook for another minute or two, until fragrant and very lightly golden in spots. Add vermouth and cook until alcohol evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in asparagus and peas, and cook until vegetables are glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a large pinch of salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 8 minutes. (Thicker asparagus will take longer to soften.) Stir in the mint. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
• To serve, spoon polenta into bowls, top with vegetables and their sauce, and grind on lots of fresh pepper. Finish with shaved Parmesan.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH AGED GOUDA CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus spears, and saute until they are tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large platter, and top with Gouda. Serve immediately.

CHEF JOHN'S BACON AND ASPARAGUS DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Place eggs in mixing bowl. Add milk, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, flour, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until completely combined.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered out and bacon begins to crisp up. Add asparagus and raise heat to high. Cook and stir about 1 minute.
• Pour batter into pan in a circular motion.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned and puffed, 12 to 13 minutes.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• Chop 7 stalks of asparagus into nice bite sized pieces. Coarsely chop half onion. Crush or press garlic clove.
• Take remaining asparagus stalks and steam in microwave. Add one cup of water to asparagus and blend until smooth.
• In a dutch oven on the stove top, combine olive oil, garlic, chopped asparagus and onion. Cook on medium heat until ionions are clear.
• Add rice and stir.
• Stirring constantly, add one cup of broth. Mix until it is totally absorbed by rice. Repeat with second and third
• Then add all of aparagus/water mixture. Stir until mostly absorbed and add final cup of broth.
• When about half of the broth is absorbed, stir in salt, pepper and cheese. Continue cooking until mixture has reached desired consistency.
• Could easily replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian alternative.