Open sandwich with asparagus and poached egg
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- 2 slices freshly baked dark rye bread
- 3 asparagus
- 1 bunch chervil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt flakes
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 organic free-range eggs
- 1 tbsp black tahini
- 0 Nasturtium flowers
Step 1
Take a look at their base, where they’ve been cut from the plant.
Step 2
Discard this bottom section.
Step 3
Combine the olive oil, chervil, asparagus ribbons, lemon and salt in a bowl and carefully turn the ingredients until the asparagus is coated.
Step 4
Pile the asparagus mix onto the slices of rye to make a bed for the egg to rest on.
Step 5
Bring a deep pot of water to the boil with the white vinegar.
Step 6
When boiling turn down to a moderate heat and carefully crack your eggs, one at a time, into the pot of water.
Step 7
Cook the eggs to your liking.
Step 8
Remove the eggs from the pot with a slotted spoon and rest on paper towel or a cloth to remove excess water, for just a moment.
Step 9
Place the eggs on your asparagus pile, drizzle with black tahini and then garnish with nasturtiums if available.
Step 10
Serve immediately.