Eggs Alla Milanese

One of the most popular and recognisable recipes which originated in Milan, Italy. Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 hard boiled or fried eggs
• cooked asparagus
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 heaped tbsp white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• a pinch of salt
• grated lemon rind
• two egg yolks
• 100g grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Pour 1/2 cup water into a bowl with half of cornflour, stir well until araroot is dissolved. Pour remaining water onto sugar and boil for a few moments until sugar is thoroughly dissolved.

2. Allow it to cool, and then add rest of cornflour, and milk, salt, grated lemon-rind, and egg yolks. Mix all thoroughly, strain through a sieve, then put on the stove again, and over a moderate heat, stir it constantly, always in the same direction, until it has assumed the thickness you desire.

3. Pour sauce over cooked asparagus and eggs, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.