Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Reduced Balsamic
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
International
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Reduced Balsamic
Description
The preparation involves reducing balsamic vinegar gently over low heat until thick and syrupy, concentrating its flavor. Asparagus is trimmed and cut into pieces, including slightly longer flower tips. The pieces are blanched briefly in salted boiling water, then shocked in ice water to preserve color and texture.
Prosciutto slices are halved and used to wrap one flower tip and two stem pieces of asparagus, creating compact bundles. These wraps combine the soft snap of asparagus with the salty, rich meatiness of prosciutto. The bundles are arranged on a platter and drizzled lightly with the reduced balsamic glaze, which adds a balancing acidity and sweetness to the dish.
This preparation works well as an elegant appetizer or side dish, highlighting simple ingredients with contrasting textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- 3 bunches asparagus
- 12 lices prosciutto
- 200 ml balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Place the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and place over low heat.
- Leave the saucepan over the low flame until it has been reduced by 2/3rds, remove and allow to cool.
- Trim the woody bases off the asparagus spears.
- Cut the remaining spears into 3 pieces (leaving the flower end slightly longer than the other 2).
- Fill a pot or large bowl with ice cubes and top with water.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, blanche the asparagus bits until vibrant & green (less than 1 minute).
- Strain and plunge them immediately into ice water, allow to cool.
- Cut the slices of prosciutto in half down the length (or the equivalent width of a belt around the asparagus bits).
- Arrange one flowery bit of asparagus and two stem pieces on a slice of prosciutto and roll until it has gone around 1 or 2 times and cut of the excess.
- Repeat this rolling process until all the asparagus bits have been used.
- Arrange all the asparagus bundles on a serving platter and gently spoon a little of the reduced balsamic on each one immediately before serving.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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