Asparagus Fried(Asparagi Fritta)

• 1 1/2 lb. asparagus
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• olive oil (for frying)
• 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

1. Cut
2. off
3. tough
4. asparagus ends.
5. Soak in cold water to remove any sand.
6. Drain and rinse again.
7. Cut a 1-inch slit up the center
8. of each stem.
9. Bring 1 quart of salted water to a boil and
10. cook
11. on steaming rack or upright in asparagus pan. When just
12. tender,
13. 7 to 9 minutes, depending on size, drain. Whisk eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in shallow bowl; set aside. When
14. asparagus
15. are cool to touch, split asparagus at cut.
16. Dip split asparagus in flour and then into beaten eggs. Bunching
17. 2 to
18. 3
19. halves
20. together;
21. fry in hot oil in large skillet
22. until lightly
23. golden
24. on each side.
25. Place on paper towel
26. to
27. drain and
28. then
29. onto
30. serving
31. platter.
32. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese.
33. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

asparagus, salt, flour, eggs, pepper, olive oil, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=607066 (may not work)