Flemish Asparagus

Ingredients

 * 450 g / 1 lb fresh asparagus
 * salt and pepper
 * 2 hard boiled eggs
 * 100 g/ 4oz butter
 * 2 tsp chives, chopped
 * 2 tsp parsley, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Prepare the asparagus but washing well under cold water and cutting off any woody stems.
 * 2) Boil in salted water for 15 minutes, depending on size.
 * 3) Drain and keep warm.
 * 4) Meanwhile, cut the hard boiled eggs in half and separate the yolks.
 * 5) Finely chop the whites and yolks separately.
 * 6) Melt the butter in a saucepan but do not allow to colour.
 * 7) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 8) To serve - pour the butter over the asparagus and garnish with the chopped egg whites and yolks.
 * 9) Sprinkle with herbs.