Often, walking in the countryside in the spring you can find wild asparagus shoots: between the hedges, along roadsides or in uncultivated land near the woods. Pick them up, searching through the grass, requires patience ….. and passion for the “traditional flavors”. These shoots , intensely flavored and delicately bitter lend themselves to simple recipes from the Italian tradition, like the one that combines them with poached egg
Ingredients for 2 servings: 2 bunches of wild asparagus (about 400 grams), 2 eggs (organic), 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, salt.
Peel the asparagus sprouts and wash under running water.
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add salt and dip the asparagus cook for 3-5 minutes; after 3 minutes of cooking taste the asparagus gambits to check the cooking process. They should be tender but not overcooked . Drain well and place in a large pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil; let them cook for a few minutes over low heat and add 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Stir quickly so the cheese melts slightly.
Prepare the poached eggs: Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and add salt. Break the eggs on the edge of the pan and let them fall gently in a kitchen spatula or a large spoon that can hold the whole egg. Dip your paddle containing egg in the boiling water. With the same paddle immersed in water help the wrap of the white around the yolk. Cook for 2 minutes and remove eggs from the water with the help of a round holed paddle.
With a paper towels gently dry the bottom of the paddle from the excess water.
Place the eggs on asparagus previously placed in a serving dish; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve hot