Black Garlic Kitchen

Black Garlic Asparagus Bundles

The sweet and balsamic undertones of Black Garlic adds great flavour and complements the earthy undertones of British asparagus. Dress up British asparagus with a Proscuitto de Parma wrapping spread with Black Garlic Paste: a perfect side dish for the spring season.

Black Garlic Kitchen’s farmers market showcase spring vegetable – New Season British Asparagus

Black Garlic Roasted Asparagus Bundles

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 10 -12 mins approx. | Makes: 8 bundles

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches British asparagus
  • 8 slices Proscuitto de Parma
  • 1 tbsp Black Garlic Paste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Garlic pepper or freshly ground black pepper
 

Garnish

  • Balsamic glaze – optional

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180Cfan/Gas6.
  • Snap any woody tips off the asparagus where they naturally break apart.
  • Lay each slice of prosciutto on a clean board stretching away from you. Smear a little Black Garlic Paste on each slice.
  • Place 3 asparagus spears at one end of the prosciutto. Roll them tightly in the proscuitto.
  • Arrange seam side down on a non-stick baking sheet.
  • Repeat with the remaining asparagus and proscuitto.
  • Brush each bundle all over with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle over plenty of black pepper.
  • Bake for 10 -12 minutes until the asparagus spears are tender.
 

To Serve: place on a serving dish and drizzle with a little balsamic glaze if using. Serve as a side dish with fish or meat.

Other ways from the Black Garlic Kitchen to use British asparagus include – Black Garlic Hollandaise Asparagus, Black Garlic Bagna Càuda and Black Garlic Crab, Prawn and Asparagus Quiche.

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