CHUNKY ASPARAGUS DELIGHT – Cape Crystal Brands

CHUNKY ASPARAGUS DELIGHT - Cape Crystal Brands

agar agar

Side dish

vegan

CHUNKY ASPARAGUS DELIGHT

September 9, 2023

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Savor the harmonious blend of garden-fresh asparagus and the gelatinous texture of agar agar in the Chunky Asparagus Delight. This vegan masterpiece offers a delightful combination of crunchy asparagus chunks enveloped in a silky agar-agar setting. Crafted with minimal ingredients yet delivering maximal flavor, it's a dish that promises to charm both vegans and non-vegans alike at any dining occasion. Dive into this culinary experience, and prepare to be amazed!

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CHUNKY ASPARAGUS DELIGHT

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Category

Side

Cuisine

International

Servings

8

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Calories

7

Savor the harmonious blend of garden-fresh asparagus and the gelatinous texture of agar agar in the Chunky Asparagus Delight. This vegan masterpiece offers a delightful combination of crunchy asparagus chunks enveloped in a silky agar-agar setting. Crafted with minimal ingredients yet delivering maximal flavor, it's a dish that promises to charm both vegans and non-vegans alike at any dining occasion. Dive into this culinary experience, and prepare to be amazed!

Ingredients

FOR ASPARAGUS MOUSSE

1/2 cup asparagus cut 4 inches long
2 cups vegetable stock
Chives, 1 bunch
1 1/4 tsp. Cape Crystal agar agar
Salt to taste

FOR SERVING

Sour cream

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Directions

STEP 1: Boil asparagus in water until it becomes tender. Then set aside.
STEP 2: Mix the vegetable stock with the agar agar and boil until it melts.
STEP 3: Strain the liquid and add salt. Mix gently.
STEP 4: Arrange the asparagus and chives in a 3 x 5-inch dish and pour the agar agar mixture over it.
STEP 5: Once the mixture is set, cut into squares.
STEP 6: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (100 g)
per serving: Calories; 7

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs: 1.1 grams; 0%
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; 0%
Fat: 0.1 grams; 0%
Fiber: 0.6 grams; 2%
Protein: 0.6 grams
Saturated Fat: 0 grams; 0%
Sodium: 51 milligrams; 2%
Sugar: 0.7 grams
Vitamin D: 0 micrograms; 0%
Calcium: 5 milligrams; 0%
Iron: 0 milligrams; 1%
Potassium: 28 milligrams; 1%

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