Asparagus with Nut Butter

Ingredients

• 2 kg green asparagus
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp butter
• a pinch of sugar
• 200 g butter
• 4 tbsp hazelnut flakes
• Salt
• white pepper
• 4 tbsp fresh Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel the lower third of the asparagus and trim the ends.

2. 2.

   Bring water with salt, butter, and sugar to a boil; add the asparagus and cook for about 10 minutes.

3. 3.

   Melt butter over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and skim off the white foam with a spoon. Toast the hazelnut flakes in the melted butter, season with salt and pepper. Pour the butter over the asparagus, sprinkle Parmesan on top, and serve on a preheated plate or individual dishes.