Char-Grilled Asparagus with Green Onions, Parmesan and Balsamic Glaze
April 30th, 2009 by Margot[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 welcome 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…
Serve 2-4 people as a side dish.
- 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.
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April 30th, 2009 at 22:04
I love asparagus!! It’s now the season to eat
April 30th, 2009 at 22:41
What a lovely dish! Delightfully tasty!
Cheers,
Rosa
May 1st, 2009 at 00:01
The parm and balsamic are a nice salty pair. Give us a squeeze of lemon, and we’re set to eat!
May 1st, 2009 at 00:38
yum!! that sounds delicious!!
May 1st, 2009 at 01:49
This look nice and tasty, I love asparagus a lot!!!
xGloria
May 1st, 2009 at 03:50
I can eat loads of this and never tire of it. Love the sweetness that comes from grilling both of these items.
May 1st, 2009 at 05:07
That looks so easy and delicious! I’ve always wanted a ribbed griddle pan to make those lovely striations!
May 1st, 2009 at 05:58
This looks so tasty – toasted pine nuts would be good on this too.
May 2nd, 2009 at 16:05
definitely have to try this! never seen asparagus look so good!
May 3rd, 2009 at 07:19
I’ve never char-grilled asparagus, what a lovely idea! It looks so tasty!