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These crisp, crunchy hors d'oeuvres are sure to turn heads at your next party. 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 |
Directions:
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 350°F.
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. Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.
6. Cooks' note: To take the temperature of a shallow amount of oil with a metal flat-framed deep-fat thermometer, put bulb of thermometer in skillet. Turn thermometer facedown, resting other end (not plastic handle) against rim of skillet. Check temperature frequently.
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