ASPARAGUS AND SALMON ROE WITH EGG SAUCE

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The bright green of the fried asparagus with the yellow egg sauce and the orange salmon roe topping makes a colorful display.

Provided by Nobuyuki Matsuhisa

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon clarified butter
vegetable oil for deep-frying
12 green asparagus spears, about 6 inches (15 cm) long
sea salt
Egg Sauce
2 tablespoons salmon roe

Steps:

  • 1. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and the soy sauce and mix.
  • 2. Add the clarified butter gradually so that it doesn't separate, mixing as you go.
  • 3/4 cup (150 ml).
  • 1. Bring about 3 inches (8 cm) of oil in a medium saucepan to 340°F (170°C). Deep-fry the asparagus spears for 1 to 2 minutes, drain and sprinkle with a little sea salt. Cut the spears in half.
  • 2. Line a serving dish with the Egg Sauce. Arrange the asparagus in it in 2 or 3 layers. Spoon the salmon roe on top.

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