Eggs Benedict on Toasted Crumpets with Crispy Bacon and Chilli Asparagus
Eggs Not Included | Serves 2
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Ingredients
150
Asparagus
1
Chives
6
British Streaky Bacon
1
Maple Syrup
1
Chilli Flakes
15
Cider Vinegar
(Contains Sulphites)
100
Hollandaise Sauce
(Contains Milk, Egg, Mustard)
4
Crumpet
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
30
Unsalted Butter
Not included in your delivery
4
Egg
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard. Roughly chop the chives. Pop the bacon onto a low-sided baking tray lined with baking paper and drizzle over the honey. Bake the bacon on the top shelf of your oven until crispy and golden, 10-15 mins.
Pop the asparagus onto another baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, scatter over the chilli flakes and toss to coat. Spread them out in a single layer. Roast on the middle shelf of your oven until tender, 10-12 mins.
If you would like poached eggs, skip to the next step. Otherwise, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, crack in each egg (2 per person) and cook for 4-5 mins, or until the egg white is cooked and the yolk is the firmness you desire. Remove the pan from the heat.
If you'd rather poach your eggs, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Once your water is boiling, add the cider vinegar. Crack each egg into a small glass or ramekin. Using a large spoon, swirl the water to create a whirlpool in the pan. Carefully drop the eggs one by one into the centre of the whirlpool and turn the heat down to a simmer. Poach until the white is completely cooked and firm, 2-3 minutes. TIP: This will give you a runny yolk, if you want your egg a bit less runny, cook for another 1 min. When ready, use a slotted spoon to carefully remove each egg and place on a paper towel covered plate to drain.
While the eggs cook, pour the hollandaise into a small saucepan and gently warm through on medium heat. Pop the crumpets in your toaster and toast to your liking.
Divide the crumpets between your plates and spread over some butter. Place the bacon on top of each crumpet, followed by an egg. Pour over the hollandaise and scatter over the chives. Serve with the asparagus alongside. Enjoy!
