Why it works: Asparagus and egg are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 17% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 1,338 recipes. Both carry 2-nonenal, which smells fatty, green. The science ↓
Fried Asparagus
4 servingsIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Asparagus | 6 spears (90g) | 27 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Asparagus + eggtop 17% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together1,338 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-nonenal (fatty, green).
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Asparagus + canola oiltop 18% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together22 recipes
Shared aroma: trans-2-nonenal (cardboard, fatty).
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Canola oil + eggtop 24% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together961 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-nonenal (fatty, green).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
Swap the asparagus
How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (canola oil, egg):
- Welsh onionfits better
- Shallotfits better
- Cucumberfits about as well
- Asparagusthe original
Fit is the average pairing score against canola oil, egg. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.
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