Asparagus Cigars

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 24 medium asparagus (1 lb)
  • 12 (7-inch) flour tortillas (not low-fat)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with a pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • About 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 scallion, finely chopped
  • wooden picks; a deep-fat thermometer

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim asparagus to 6-inch lengths.
  2. 2
    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 and sprinkle with some sesame seeds. Make 23 more rolls in same manner.
  3. 3
    Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet to 350°F.
  4. 4
    Fry rolls in batches of 3, turning over once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch, returning oil to 350°F between batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  5. 5
    Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.

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