Name: Salsify crumpets
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tbsp crème fraîche -; 1 tsp Dijon mustard -; 2 sticks of salsify , cut into batons, roughly 5-6cm long -; ½ lemon , juiced -; 1 tbsp vegetable oil -; 1 tbsp butter -; 4 eggs -; 4 crumpets -; generous pinch of grated mature cheddar -; pinch of grated nutmeg -; a few chopped chives , some black pepper, to serve -

Ingredients for - Salsify crumpets

1. 1 tbsp crème fraîche

2. 1 tsp Dijon mustard

3. 2 sticks of salsify , cut into batons, roughly 5-6cm long

4. ½ lemon , juiced

5. 1 tbsp vegetable oil

6. 1 tbsp butter

7. 4 eggs

8. 4 crumpets

9. generous pinch of grated mature cheddar

10. pinch of grated nutmeg

11. a few chopped chives , some black pepper, to serve

How to cook deliciously - Salsify crumpets

1 . Stage

Mix together the crème fraîche and Dijon mustard, and set aside. Toss the salsify in the lemon juice to stop them discolouring.

2 . Stage

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the salsify for 2-3 mins, then add the butter. Turn the heat down and cook gently for 10-12 mins, or until the salsify is soft and golden. Keep the salsify warm while you poach the eggs.

3 . Stage

Top the crumpets with a generous pinch of the grated mature cheddar and grill until melted and bubbling. Sprinkle the salsify with a pinch of grated nutmeg and season.

4 . Stage

Pile the salsify over the crumpets, then top with a poached egg each and the mustardy crème fraîche. Serve with a few chopped chives, some black pepper and a drizzle of butter from the pan.