Shelly's Recipe

ASPARAGUS CRISPY ROLL

Category: Hot

4 asparagus tips or tender stalk only
Shredded parmesan cheese
2 slices uncooked bacon, cut in half
4 spring roll wrappers
Vegetable or peanut oil to fry the rolls
1 egg yolk, beaten

Lay the spring roll wrappers on a smooth flat surface so they look like diamonds. Evenly distribute the bacon, then asparagus tips and a small pinch of cheese at the corners nearest to you. Roll the wrappers until the ingredients are covered, then fold the side corners inward. Continue to roll until wrap has only one corner left. With a finger tip, dab a small amount of egg yolk to seal the roll.

Fry rolls in hot oil until golden brown—usually 2 to 5 minutes. Serve with Sweet & Sour Sauce. Makes 4 crispy rolls

Sweet & Sour Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup rice wine or white wine vinegar
Pinch to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and gently simmer until mixture is reduced by half, usually 30 minutes.