Grilled White Asparagus With Egg Topping

A french style recipe from the magazine Inside Out.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  large  bunch white asparagus
• 400  g lean ham
• 5  eggs, large, organic
• 75  g butter, softened
•  salt, pepper

Directions

1. Trim and peel rough skin from bottom of asparagus.
2. Wrap each stem in half a slice of ham.
3. Lay in a single layer on grill tray.
4. Heat grill to medium high.
5. Grill asparagus till tender and ham crisp.
6. Meanwhile, boil eggs till firm - about 4 minutes.
7. Cool a little, peel and chop finely.
8. Toss with soft butter and season.
9. Platter the asparagus, top with egg.
10. Serve with crusty bread.