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 -

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Cooking:

5 min.

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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.