Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup peeled, seeded,chopped cucumber
- 1 tablespoon horseradish, drained
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons wasabi powder (found in the spice aisle or with the Asian foods)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
For the Beans:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup instant flour (such as Wondra)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosh er salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
Make the dip: Puree the dressing, cucumber, horseradish, milk, vinegar, wasabi powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prepare the beans: Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the beans with a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking. Let cool in the water, then drain and pat dry.
Whisk the egg and milk in a shallow bowl. Put 1/2 cup flour in another shallow bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup flour, the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste in another bowl.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the green beans in the flour and shake off the excess. One at a time, dip the beans in the egg mixture, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture and lay on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze until the coating is set, about 30 minutes.
Heat 3 inches oil in a deep pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the green beans in batches until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the beans with tongs or a skimmer to a rack or paper towels to drain. Serve with the dip.
Photograph by Yunhee Kim

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By porkchop112
on January 31, 2013
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What a HUGE hit-with kids and adults. Brought them to a party and they were gone so quickly. The kids weren't big fans of the dipping sauce-so I should have cut it in half. They are time consuming but not at all hard. My 7 year old prepped all the beans (2 lbs! and helped with the breading. Will make them again for certain.
By PWog
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on August 25, 2011
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The beans have a distinct, delicious flavor, but this was an extremely messy dish to make. Also, it didn't reheat well (no surprise!. I'm glad I made it once, but I will probably not make it again.
By anneandgarrett_...
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on February 28, 2011
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I think the fried green bean part is too much trouble when you can buy them in the grocery store, frozen...they are very good and addictive! The dip is fantastic with a great kick to it. I used wasabi paste instead of powder- tastes very much like what you get at TGIFriday's!
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