Asparagus Cigars

• asparagus↗1 lb

  (24 medium)

• flour tortillas↗12

  (7 inch)

• egg↗1

  large, beaten

• salt↗1 pinch
• sesame seeds↗2 tablespoons
• vegetable oil↗2 cups
• soy sauce↗2 tablespoons
• fresh lime juice↗2 tablespoons
• water↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• scallion↗1

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Trim asparagus to 6-inch lengths.

2. 2

   Beat egg with pinch of salt.

3. 3

   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 mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Roll remainder of asparagus is same manner.

4. 4

   Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a 10-inch heavy duty skillet to 350°F.

5. 5

   Fry rolls in batches of 3, turning over once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch, returning oil to 350F between batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

6. 6

   Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.