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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪14gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Also served in

Bruges Brussels Ghent

Flemish Asparagus

How to order / say it
Say it Asperges op Vlaamse Wijze — [ahs-PAIR-jehz awp VLAHMS-uh VAY-zuh]
Order I'd like the Flemish asparagus, please.
Locally Ik wil graag de asperges op Vlaamse wijze, alstublieft.
Say locally

White asparagus garnished with hard-boiled eggs and butter.

Why try it?

Flemish Asparagus is a seasonal delicacy that showcases the local love for fresh, quality ingredients, particularly celebrated during springtime in Antwerp, symbolizing renewal and culinary heritage.

How it tastes

The dish features tender, slightly sweet white asparagus complemented by the richness of melted butter and the savory, creamy notes of crumbled hard-boiled eggs, creating a harmonious flavor balance.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Dating back to the 19th century, this asparagus preparation was born as farmers in Flanders region sought to highlight their high-quality produce with simple enhancements. By the early 20th century, it had become a hallmark of seasonal offerings in the region.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g white asparagus
  • 🥚 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🌿 20 g parsley
  • 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Peel asparagus and cook in salted boiling water until tender.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a pan and add lemon juice, then remove from heat.
  3. 3 Arrange cooked asparagus on a plate.
  4. 4 Top with crumbled hard-boiled eggs and drizzle with butter sauce; garnish with parsley.

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