French Breaded Asparagus

Description: This was so good I couldn't resit posting it. It was on a little ticket attached to the asparagus I bought, grown in Mexico. Quite different and quite delicious!! I tweeked it to suit our tastes. (One hour chill time not included in cook time)

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

Steps:

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