Asparagus Cigars

• 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 350u0b0F.
4. Fry rolls in batches of 3, turning over once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch, returning oil to 350u0b0F between batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
5. Stir together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Serve with rolls.

flour tortillas, egg, white sesame seeds, vegetable oil, soy sauce, lime juice, water, sugar, scallion, wooden picks

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/asparagus-cigars-233237 (may not work)