I finally found this while packing. Oh my these were so good. I haven't made them in a long time and look forward to asparagus season (or a good sale price) so I can make them again! Nice memories!
Sparagio Fritzi (Fried Asparagus)
1 bundle fresh asparagus
10 slices prosciutto
grated Parmesan
2 cloves of garlic c minced
salt & pepper
Seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs beaten
olive oil for frying
Wash the Asparagus, trim the tough ends then parboil for about 10 minutes drain, cool and chop coarsley. Chop the prosciutto into small pieces Combine the chopped asparagus,
ham, garlic, good shot of Parmesan, eggs, salt & pepper, mix well and form into patties about the size of a hamburger.
Put your breadcrumbs in a dish and gently place the patties
in the crumbs and spoon crumbs over to coat and pat gently to make it stick. Fry in hot olive oil till golden season with a little more S&P and serve hot.
Mom used to put a few drops of vinegar on hers I prefered a little tobasco sauce I could never get Grandma to add crushed red pepper to the patties Wats a matta you? you father won'ta mangiarre it if it'sa too spicy!"
Hope this may be close to what you remember. If not, give it a go anyway these are wonderful.
Roberto
11/13/2004 6:22 PM
Sparagio Fritzi (Fried Asparagus)
1 bundle fresh asparagus
10 slices prosciutto
grated Parmesan
2 cloves of garlic c minced
salt & pepper
Seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs beaten
olive oil for frying
Wash the Asparagus, trim the tough ends then parboil for about 10 minutes drain, cool and chop coarsley. Chop the prosciutto into small pieces Combine the chopped asparagus,
ham, garlic, good shot of Parmesan, eggs, salt & pepper, mix well and form into patties about the size of a hamburger.
Put your breadcrumbs in a dish and gently place the patties
in the crumbs and spoon crumbs over to coat and pat gently to make it stick. Fry in hot olive oil till golden season with a little more S&P and serve hot.
Mom used to put a few drops of vinegar on hers I prefered a little tobasco sauce I could never get Grandma to add crushed red pepper to the patties Wats a matta you? you father won'ta mangiarre it if it'sa too spicy!"
Hope this may be close to what you remember. If not, give it a go anyway these are wonderful.
Roberto
11/13/2004 6:22 PM
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!