Panko Crusted Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
salt and pepper
oil, for frying

Preparation

Trim ends off asparagus and cut into 3rds (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long).
Blanch asparagus in slightly boiling, salted water for 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to get tender.
Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Then drain on a clean kitchen towel.
Set out a breading station with 3 shallow bowls or pie pans.
In the first add the flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
In the second one whisk the eggs. You may add a touch of milk or water.
In the third bowl add the panko.
Heat about an inch of oil in a large skillet.
Toss asparagus in flour, then egg, then panko.
Fry until golden brown.