Sesame-Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
- 12 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 12 cup sesame seeds
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed to 4 inches
- 6 slices pancetta, halved (very thin slices)
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- sea salt
- Put flour, eggs and sesame seeds in 3 shallow dishes.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with pancetta, leaving tip exposed.
- Heat oil in med straight sided skillet over med heat until it registers 350 degrees on a deep fry thermometer.
- Dredge spears in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip pancetta portion in egg; coat with sesame seeds.
- Fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt.
- Thread spears lengthwise onto skewers, if desired.
flour, eggs, sesame seeds, inches, pancetta, vegetable oil, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sesame-pancetta-wrapped-asparagus-128016 (may not work)