Asparagus Fried(Asparagi Fritta) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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