Asparagus Spears With Egg

Directions

1. 1
   Cut off each asparagus spear 2 3/4 inches from the end of each tip.
2. 2
   Keep the stalks for another use.
3. 3
   Cook the asparagus tips for 7 minutes in boiling salted water and then drain.
4. 4
   Discard the water and return the asparagus to the saucepan; add the butter and roll the tips around in it.
5. 5
   Bring some water to a boil in another saucepan and put in the eggs.
6. 6
   Boil for 5 minutes, refresh under running water.
7. 7
   Shell the eggs.
8. 8
   Divide the asparagus tips between 4 plates.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with shredded cheese and place an eggs in the center of each plate.
10. 10
    Serve immediately.
11. 11
    To eat, break the eggs with a fork; the yolks will run out and coat the asparagus.
12. 12
    Add pepper to taste.