Asparagus Cigars

11 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim asparagus to 6-inch lengths.
  2. 2
    Beat egg with pinch of salt.
  3. 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. 4
    Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a 10-inch heavy duty skillet to 350°F.
  5. 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. 6
    Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.

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