Asparagus has got to be the perfect spring veg. Distinctive, fresh and flavorsome, yum.

It’s a lazy rainy Sunday afternoon, and I had this sudden craving. Here’s how I cook mine:

  1. Blanch asparagus in boiling salted water. Don’t overcook them! Mushy asparagus is… no good :0
  2. In a pestle and mortar, bash up a generous amount of garlic and a few sticks of thyme. Drizzle in olive oil while you crush the paste.
  3. Just lightly brown the garlic paste in a pan, and toss in the asparagus.
  4. To serve, drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice. Season well with sea salt and crushed pepper.

    Simple!

    Asparagus risotto with garlic prawn & squid. I like.

    Asparagus risotto with garlic prawn & squid. I like.