Asparagus pairings and how to create a recipe from scratch.
“Asparagus works well on the griddle, though I like it best when you have steamed it briefly first. It’s juicier that way, and you get smoky notes from the grill.” – Nigel Slater.
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ASPARAGUS RECIPE IDEA: ASPARAGUS SOUP
ASPARAGUS PAIRINGS:
1. FRUITS:
- Apple
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
- Orange
- Raisins
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
2. VEGETABLES:
- Fennel
- Mushroom
- Pea
- Potato
- Seaweed
3. HERBS AND SPICES:
- Anise
- Dill
- Mint
- Shiso leaves
4. NUTS AND SEEDS:
- Almond
- Peanut
- Pinenuts
- Walnuts
5. FISH AND SHELLFISH:
- Oily Fish
- Shellfish
- White Fish
6. MEAT AND DAIRY:
- Bacon
- Goat cheese
- Hard Cheese
- Prosciutto
7. OTHERS:
- Chocolate
- Eggs
- Lavender honey
- Truffle
References:
º The Art and Science of Foodpairing: 10,000 Flavour Matches That Will Transform the Way You Eat – Peter Coucquyt, Bernard Lahousse, Johan Langenbick
º The Flavor Thesaurus – Niki Segnit