Asparagus soldiers with soft-boiled egg

• olive oil↗1 ст. л. tbsp
• dry breadcrumbs↗50 г g
• pinch of chili↗

  and paprika

• asparagus spears
• eggs↗4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the breadcrumbs and fry them, stirring constantly, until they become golden‑crisp.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the breadcrumbs with a pinch of chili and paprika, add coarse sea salt, quickly stir, and remove from heat to let cool.

4. 4

   In a large pot bring salted water to a boil, drop in the asparagus spears and cook 3‑5 minutes until they are tender but still retain crunch.

5. 5

   Simultaneously with the asparagus, boil the eggs in a separate pot for 3‑4 minutes so the yolk remains soft‑runny.

6. 6

   Drain the water from the asparagus and arrange the spears on plates.

7. 7

   Carefully cut each egg in half and place it in the 'nest' of the asparagus.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the finished dish with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve immediately.