French Breaded Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus, snap tough ends off
1 tablespoon cold water
1 egg
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons oil

Preparation

Beat egg and mix with cold water.
Mix crumbs, salt, cheese and paprika together.
Dip asparagus in egg mixture then in crumb mixture, then in egg mixture again.
Chill one hour.
Heat oil in frypan,'til very hot but not smoking.
Add breaded asparagus, fry, turning frequently until golden brown.
Should be fried quickly, so the outside is browned but the asparagus is still crisp.