The Reinforced Bridge

Ingredients

• 16 green asparagus spears
• 2 large carrots
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Peel the carrots and cut them into four equal pieces of about 10 cm each.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the carrot pieces for 5 minutes. Remove and rinse with cold water.
3. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus.
4. Blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes in the same water. Rinse with cold water.
5. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a dressing.
6. On each plate, place two carrot pieces parallel to each other, about 5 cm apart, as the banks.
7. Lay 4 asparagus spears per plate diagonally over the carrots, forming a bridge between the banks.
8. Brush the asparagus lightly with the dressing.

Serving notes

• Serve on white rectangular plates for a crisp presentation.
• Garnish with a thin lemon slice next to the bridge.