Spanish food recipes - Esparragos a la Andaluza (Andalusian asparagus)

You will need
500g asparagus
2 cloves minced garlic
1 slice bread, crusts removed
pinch paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 taespoon vinegar
150ml water
2 eggs

Trim the asparagus and chop into small lenghts. Blanch for 2 minutes and drain. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and bread until golden. Remove to a blender and mix with the cumin, paprika,vinegar and a little water to make a paste. Add the asparagus to the hot oil and fry for 5 minutes, then add the paste and a little more water. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender. This dish can be served as it is or you can add 2 beaten eggs and a little more water then leave on a low heat until the eggs are set. Serve with slices of fried bread.

Spanish vegetable recipes:

Alcachofas a la Cordobesa (Cordoba style artichokes)
Esparragos a la Andaluza (Andalucian asparagus)
Berenjena a la Morisca (Moorish aubergines)
Judias Verdes con Chorizo (Green beans with chorizo)
Habas con Jamon (Broad beans and serrano ham)
Puré de Habas (Broad bean puree)
Lombarda a la Castellana (Castillian red cabbage)
Zanahorias con vino de Málaga (Carrots in Malaga wine)
Coliflor al Ajaceite (Cauliflower with garlic sauce)
Guisantes a la Valenciana (Valencian style peas)
Parrillada de Patatas (Grilled potatoes)
Ajoharina de Jaén (Potatoes in garlic sauce)
Pisto (Summer vegetables)

<< Back to main Spanish recipe page

Spanish recipe links: Spanish vegetable recipe