Asparagus Cigars Recipe

Name: Asparagus Cigars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Trim asparagus to 6-inch lengths.
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
Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet to 350u00b0F.
4
Fry rolls in batches of 3, turning over once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch, returning oil to 350u00b0F between batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
5
Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Cigars falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Cigars

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