Momofuku’s Pan-Roasted Asparagus, Poached Egg & Miso Butter

by Tokyo Terrace on February 24, 2010

There is something so wonderful about opening a brand new cookbook. One of my favorite moments is when you crack the binding and open to the first glorious page. In that moment, you know that amazing things lie in your culinary future. New methods and ingredients will be introduced. Flavors will enter your kitchen, bringing the cookbook author to your dining room table in one way or another. This is the experience of paging through a truly wonderful cookbook. At least for some crazy people like myself…

David Chang of Momofuku in New York City has caused quite a stir. With the buzz about his restaurant success, a couple features in Food & Wine Magazine, and many other mentions in the world of food, I have become familiar with his work and appreciative of his great talent. However, reading the stories within his cookbook brought my understanding to a whole new level. Not only has he had experiences throughout his life that would make a great story on their own, he has been able to attach those stories to the food he makes. I love his writing style and I love the recipes David has so openly shared with the rest of the world. With the help of Peter Meehan, the Momofuku Cookbook has become a fast favorite of many, including myself.

My first experience with the Momofuku Cookbook happened to be this recipe for Pan-Roasted Asparagus, Poached Egg & Miso Butter. The idea of miso butter was something I was immediately drawn to.

Um, miso paste + butter = AMAZING. For the record.

The combination of colors, textures and luxurious flavors on the plate work together to produce an elegant and innovative experience. Not to mention being just plain fun! I am very anxious to try even more recipes from this book of genius. There are so many wonderful flavors to try and stories of David’s to reenact through cooking. If you haven’t purchased this book, you must. Besides, I’m not sharing the recipe for this because I want you to buy the book so badly!

Here is a link to Amazon.com if you are interested in ordering the Momofuku Cookbook (and believe me, you are interested.)

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Tagged as: butter, David Chang, easy, Eggs, Main Dish, Momofuku, Restaurants, Vegetables

  • http://www.sense-serendipity.com Divina

    I love the combination of this dish. The miso butter is just a brilliant idea. I still don’t have the cookbook but it’s one that I want to have in the near future.

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  • http://discojing.com Nicole

    Is it similar to this recipe: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10847 ?
    I think I used this recipe to make Poached Eggs, Roasted Asparagus, Miso Butter (http://twitpic.com/152tbg) and added some bacon.

    My only gripe(s) so far with the Momofuku cookbook is that the recipes are a tad unrealistic. They’re either expensive to make, use ingredients not readily available to people not in Cali or NY (I’m in DC!), take a ridiculous amount of time, or make far too much food for two people (it’s just me and the BF). I’ve started reading the book from start to finish, and have glanced at the recipes and haven’t found anything that strikes my fancy. But I see people making things from the book and I’m like “huh? that’s in there?”, so maybe I should take another look.

    You might be interested in this article, since it talks about the book and includes a bonus recipe. http://tastingtable.com/entry_detail/nyc/746/Inside_the_Momofuku_book_plus_a_bonus_recipe.htm

    I think they did a feature on him in Gourmet (r.i.p.)
    http://www.gourmet.com/diaryofafoodie/video/2008/04/216_finefastfood_preview
    his recipes are on epicurious, which might be a good preview for people deciding if they should get the book
    – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Brussels-Sprouts-240260
    – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pork-Belly-Buns-240258
    – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Clay-Pot-Miso-Chicken-240262
    – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/King-Oyster-Mushrooms-with-Pistachio-Puree-240259
    – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pickled-Vegetables-240256
    – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Steamed-Asian-White-Rice-240263 (really? a recipe for rice?)
    – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Apple-and-Smoked-Bacon-Salad-with-Lychees-and-Chili-Nuts-240261
    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Steak-in-Lettuce-Rolls-238343
    – http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2006/10/cornmiso
    – http://www.gourmet.com/cookbookclub/recipes/2009/10/cucumber-kimchi
    – http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2007/10/apple-soju-cocktails

  • http://www.madebymariko.com Mariko

    I love your site. You are an inspiration! I just started my own food blog a few months ago.
    What is your twitter name?

  • http://kissmyspatula.com/ my spatula

    miso butter, ohhh, yes please! david chang is a god. i’ve been debating about getting his cookbook or not. with your glowing review, i think i have my answer!

  • http://www.youtube.com/linnlar Linn @ Swedish Home Cooking

    I’m just about to start cooking my own Japanese food, I love it, but usually I just eat it when I’m out. Please have a look at my online cooking show! First episode is out and there is more to come! Linn

  • http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com Mardi@eatlivetravelwrite

    Congrats on Top 9 @foodbuzz Rachael – this is well deserving. Beautiful photos too! Miso butter – mmmmmm!

  • http://DianasaurDishes.com DianasaurDishes

    Congrats on your Foodbuzz Top 9, that’s how I found you and am loving your blog! I’m from Hawaii so my favorite cuisines to cook are Asian. LOVE Japanese food, so cool that you are living there. Great photos and recipes, looking forward to future posts!

  • http://oysterfoodandculture.com OysterCulture

    I’ve got the cookbook but have not had the chance to delve into it. But thank you for reminding me what I’m missing. I randomly picked up asparagus today, and I had no idea why – I see now – I was destined to make this dish – it sounds crazy good! Thanks for sharing.

  • http://wasabiprime.blogspot.com wasabi prime

    Momofuku-fever has swept the globe! I know I need to get this book. I’ve flipped through it enough times in the bookstore; I should just get it, as it’s been a great read as I loiter in the cookbook aisle. What a great twist on a classic, simple dish. Miso paste and butter — truly inspired. I will have to give it a try!

  • http://www.thescootabaker.blogspotcom Scootabaker

    Well look at that, I totally missed your blog anniversary/birthday thingy too. But please don’t be offended. It’s not unlike me to forget important dates, i.e. My mother’s birthday, like EVERY year. If you asked me now I couldn’t even tell you when exactly my mother’s birthday falls. Sometimes it pains me to look at your photos because, I swear here, I get so friggin’ hungry for the stuff you make, and no one will make it for me and then I get lazy and go order a bean and cheese burrito from the crappy Mexican restaurant down the street, and that’s just sooo not the same as your Super Bowl Sesame Wings, or your Chocolate Chips, ugh, but I digress…

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  • tokyoterrace

    Thanks to everyone for your comments! I loved reading what others think about this book, this dish, etc. I hope you all are able to purchase this book and enjoy it as much as I have!

  • http://www.kitchenbutterfly.com Kitchen Butterfly

    Fantastic….I love asparagus and ham. The Dutch tend to eat the ‘queen of all asparagus’= the white sort, with boiled eggs and ham and some hollandaise!!!!!

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  • http://www.sensiblecooking.org chandani

    Egg and asparagus with the sauce. The picture makes me feel like i am eating very healthy and delicious.

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