This asparagus chicken-curry spring cocktail is kind of a springtime elegance in a bite. As the season blooms, so does the flavor in this refreshing and sophisticated appetizer. Tender white asparagus, succulent chicken, and the zesty brightness of mandarins come together in a harmonious blend, elevated by a touch of curry warmth and the creamy richness of Greek yogurt. A hint of honey and sherry adds depth, while fresh ginger and lemon juice bring a lively zing. Garnished with a sprinkle of parsley, this cocktail is a celebration of spring's bounty-light, aromatic, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for welcoming guests or adding a touch of elegance to your table.
asparagus cocktail
Ingredients
- 250 grams white asparagus
- 2 mandarins
- 200 grams chicken
- 2 tablespoons sherry
- 125 grams yogurt Greek or Bulgarian yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey liquid
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- some lemon juice
- some fresh ginger
- some parsley for garnish
Instructions
preparation
- Peel the asparagus and cut off the wooden bottom.
- Cook the asparagus 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let them cool down and drain. Then cut them into small pieces.
- Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes and fry well.
- Let the chicken cubes also drain and cool down.
- Peel the mandarins and strip the segments, so that no white fibres are left.
- Cut the segments into small pieces
finishing
- Mix the yogurt with the sherry, a few drops of lemon juice and the ginger.
- Add the curry powder
- Mix the orange, asparagus and chicken cubes.
- Divide the mixture over four glasses.
- Pour the sauce over the glasses and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
How to make asparagus chicken-curry spring cocktail?
This asparagus cocktail is not only easy to make, you can also prepare it well in advance. So you have only to bring the components together before serving.
Preparing the ingredients
First of all we peel the asparagus and cut off the woody ends. Then we cook the asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes until it is done. Smaller asparagus will be done faster, thick asparagus might need a few minutes extra.
Put the asparagus aside to cool down. Then cut it into pieces of 2-3 cm (one inch) approximately.
While the asparagus is cooking we can already start with the chicken. Cut the fillet into small pieces. Then heat some butter in a pan and fry the chicken over high heat until golden brown on all sides. Now also put the golden brown fried chicken aside and let it cool down.
Now peel the mandarins and strip the white segments as much as possible. They are bitter and we don't want that the bitter component dominates. Cut the mandarin strips into halves.
Finally mix the Greek yogurt with the curry, the sherry and the honey. Now taste and add some lemon juice and ginger to taste.
Finishing and serving the asparagus chicken-curry spring cocktail
Now take some glasses or cups to serve the asparagus cocktail. First spread some of the yogurt at the bottom of the glasses.
Now add the chicken strips, asparagus and mandarin into the glasses.
Finally add some more of the sweet curry yogurt and garnish with some fresh parsley.
More surprising.asparagus
Asparagus is the white gold of spring. Due to the limited availability throughout the year it is a real rush to enjoy as much of them during spring period. So you have a lot of classic asparagus recipes (like Flemish asparagus), but you can also make some very surprising dishes with them. In these recipes you will find more inspiration:
- Passionate asparagus.
- Caprese with green asparagus.
- Steamed pollock and asparagus with bell pepper puree.
- Fish stew with asparagus.
- Asparagus cordon bleu.
If you speak Dutch, you can find the Dutch version of this recipe on gerechtenweb.blog.
toondebacker says
the best appetizer for any Spring dinner.