Asparagus Cigars

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 lb asparagus (24 medium)
• 12 (7 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 scallion, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 trim asparagus to 6-inch lengths.
• 2 beat egg with pinch of salt.
• 3 halve tortillas. brush 1 half with some of egg mixture and place 1 piece asparagus along cut side. tightly roll up tortilla. insert 1 pick crosswise to secure. brush outside of roll with more of egg mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. roll remainder of asparagus is same manner.
• 4 heat 1/2 inch of oil in a 10-inch heavy duty skillet to 350°f.
• 5 fry rolls in batches of 3, turning over once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch, returning oil to 350f between batches. transfer to paper towels to drain.
• 6 stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. serve with rolls.