[inspired by Richard Leader of Superfood]
INGREDIENTS
- bunch of green onions / spring onions
- bunch of asparagus (about 350g)
- 1 tbs olive oil or grapeseed oil
- Parmesan cheese (grated or shaved)
- balsamic glaze (thicker than balsamic vinegar)
- sea salt
EQUIPMENT
- cast iron ribbed frying pan or char-grilling pan
METHOD
- Toss asparagus and spring onions with oil, place on hot frying pan over high fire and char-grill turning occasionally until grilling marks appear and asparagus (on the bottom) is soft when pricked with a fork.
- Char-grilling will produce smoke, but this is very welcomed effect, so just make sure your windows are open and cooker hood on, if you don’t want to activate fire alarm :)
- Transfer ready asparagus and spring onions to the plate, sprinkle with Parmesan, salt and balsamic glaze.
- You may also use only salt, it will be still delicious…
Serves 4 people as a side dish.
NOTES
It was the best asparagus I have ever had (!) Thank you Richard :)
Kids loved it as well, even the 3 year old but not the onions and balsamic glaze.
Looking for more asparagus recipes?
Michelle of Greedy Gourmet made this beautiful and creamy asparagus soup.
I love asparagus!! It’s now the season to eat :)
What a lovely dish! Delightfully tasty!
Cheers,
Rosa
The parm and balsamic are a nice salty pair. Give us a squeeze of lemon, and we’re set to eat!
yum!! that sounds delicious!!
This look nice and tasty, I love asparagus a lot!!!
xGloria
I can eat loads of this and never tire of it. Love the sweetness that comes from grilling both of these items.
That looks so easy and delicious! I’ve always wanted a ribbed griddle pan to make those lovely striations!
This looks so tasty – toasted pine nuts would be good on this too.
definitely have to try this! never seen asparagus look so good!
I’ve never char-grilled asparagus, what a lovely idea! It looks so tasty!