These crisp, crunchy hors d'oeuvres are sure to turn heads at your next party.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
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
Special Equipment
wooden picks; a deep-fat thermometer
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Preparation
Step 1
Trim asparagus to 6-inch lengths.
Step 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.
Step 3
Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet to 350°F.
Step 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.
Step 5
Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.