Asparagus with Poached Egg and Parmesan

Brunch series #3

This post is inspired by the movie Eat, Pray, Love. There is a scene where the main character is in Italy and she is trying to live by the phrase "dolce far niente" which translates to sweetness of doing nothing. Well, I think every Sunday should be celebrated like that. The tasks of everyday life can consume us sometimes and its important to be able to switch off and spend time with ourselves or people we care about. So put on your favourite music, brew some coffee and enjoy this simple yet delicious breakfast.

This is a very quick recipe and I did not think it needed measurements as it depends on your preference. I did not include bread in the recipe as I find sometimes it can be heavy. We are going for a much lighter and sophisticated breakfast. However, if you are a bread lover like myself you can definitely add it in. For the poached egg I go in more detail in my previous post for all the tips with the preparation.

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Ingredients:

Asparagus

Eggs

Chilli flakes

Parmesan Shavings

Knob of butter

White wine vinegar (for poached eggs)

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Pour water and white wine vinegar in a small pot

2. Bring to boil and add salt

3. Reduce heat and add the eggs in one by one

4. While the egg is cooking, prepare the asparagus

5. Cut off the end of the stems and peel lightly

6. Gently pan fry in butter for 2-3 minutes (you still want it to be crunchy)

7. Take out the egg and drain the excess water on a cloth

8. Place your asparagus on a plate, add the poached egg, top with chilli flakes, parmesan shaving and a drizzle of olive oil.

Enjoy

S!