INGREDIENTS

Truffle Dressing
  • 3½ Tbsp (50 ml) olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml) champagne vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) truffle oil
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) black truffle paste
  • ¼ tsp (2.5 g) salt
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) pepper
Polenta
  • 1¾ C (400 ml) water
  • ½ C (100 ml) milk
  • ¼ tsp (2.5 g) salt
  • ¼ C (55 g) medium-grain polenta
  • 2 Tbsp (20 g) grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp (1 g) pepper
Asparagus
  • 1 lb (400 g) med asparagus, ends peeled
Eggs
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
  • 2 qt (1.8 l) water
  • 5 lg eggs
Assembly
  • 6 oz (200 g) parmesan cheese, shaved

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Asparagus & Polenta With Truffle Dressing
Truffle Dressing
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients; set aside.
Polenta
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water, milk and salt to a boil over high heat; gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce to low and simmer, whisking constantly until creamy, about 18 minutes. Stir in cheese and pepper; transfer to a bowl; cover tightly until ready to serve.
Asparagus
  • Add asparagus to lightly salted boiling water; cook just until stalks turn bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain; set aside.
Eggs
  • Bring vinegar and water to a simmer in a 3 quart (18 cm) saucepan over medium heat. Break each egg into a separate small bowl, being careful not to break the yolk. Slide eggs into barely simmering water, an inch or so between each egg. Cook until whites are just firm, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
  • Note: Eggs can be poached up to a day in advance and refrigerated. Prior to plating, place in simmering water 30 seconds to heat.
Assembly
  • Place a spoonful of polenta on each appetizer plate; place asparagus over polenta and poached egg on asparagus. Sprinkle with parmesan; drizzle with truffle dressing. Serve immediately.

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