Ingredients for Asparagus Cigars
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed to 6-inch lengths
- 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 large egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 inch vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
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How to Make Asparagus Cigars
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will help keep the cigars warm while you fry them in batches.
- Trim asparagus spears to 6-inch lengths and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and a pinch of salt.
- Cut the tortillas in half.
- Brush one half of each tortilla with a thin layer of the egg mixture.
- Place one asparagus spear along the cut side of the tortilla.
- Tightly roll up the tortilla around the asparagus.
- Insert a toothpick crosswise to secure the roll.
- Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining asparagus and tortillas.
- Brush the outside of each roll with the remaining egg mixture and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a 10-inch heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to ensure the oil reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the rolls in batches of 3, turning once, until golden brown and crispy (approximately 3 minutes per batch). Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) between batches.
- Remove the rolls from the skillet and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare your dipping sauce (recipe needed).
- Serve the Asparagus Cigars immediately with your chosen dipping sauce. They're best enjoyed warm and crispy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
14g
Carbs
4g
