Title: Fried Asparagus
Categories: Vegetable
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | lb | Asparagus, trimmed |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 1 | tb | Milk |
| 1 | c | Fine dry bread crumbs |
| | | Olive oil for frying |
| | | Salt & pepper to taste |
| 4 | oz | Freshly grated Romano cheese |
Cook asparagus spears in boiling salted water until barely tender.
Drain on paper towels. In wide bowl, beat egg with milk. Dip asparagus
spears into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs.
Heat enough oil to cover asparagus to 364 degrees in deep fryer or
large skillet. Diameter of pan should exceed length of spears. Fry coated
asparagus, a few at a time, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Drain
on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated
cheese.