Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger juice (see Note)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons wasabi powder mixed with 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 1 pound medium asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Radish sprouts, for garnish

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, lime juice and pickled ginger juice with the soy sauce, wasabi mixture and minced shallot until combined.
  • Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Season the citrus-ginger vinaigrette with salt.
  • Put the panko in a large, resealable plastic bag and crush the bread crumbs finely with a rolling pin.
  • Bring a wide, deep skillet of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer half of the asparagus to a large plate and the remaining asparagus to a bowl.
  • Add the egg yolks to the bowl and toss to coat the asparagus.
  • Transfer the coated asparagus to the bag and shake to coat with the panko.
  • Return the asparagus water to a simmer.
  • Carefully crack each whole egg into a small bowl and slip each one into the water.
  • Poach over moderate heat for 4 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the poached eggs to another plate.
  • Heat 1/4 inch of canola oil in a medium skillet.
  • Add the breaded asparagus and fry over high heat until they are golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the fried asparagus to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Spoon the citrus vinaigrette onto 4 plates and add the blanched and fried asparagus.
  • Top with the poached eggs, garnish with radish sprouts and serve right away.