ASPARAGUS FLAN
Ingredients :
14 oz (400 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cooked in salted water (separate tips)
1 ¾ cups undiluted evaporated milk
½ cup chicken bouillon
½ cup cooking water from asparagus
7 eggs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper
Nutmeg
Butter Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
Drops of lemon juice
Preparation:
Blend asparagus (no tips) with milk, chicken bouillon, cooking water, eggs and parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Transfer to a greased mold and bake in a preheated oven to 350°F (180°) over hot water for approximately 40 – 45 minutes.
Remove from oven, cool for 10 minutes and invert onto platter.
Garnish with asparagus tips and pour butter sauce over.
Butter Sauce:
Melt butter and remove from heat. Do not allow the butter to boil. Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese and lemon drops.
8 servings
Back