Green Bean and Asparagus Tempura
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 463
- Total Fat
- 33
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 34
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 1867
- Total: 13 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 8 min
Ingredients
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup club soda
1 tablespoon sesame or peanut oil
12 medium asparagus stalks, trimmed
12 green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup soy sauce
Directions
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough vegetable oil to fill the pan about 1/3 of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer, inserted in the oil, reaches 375 degrees F. (If you dont have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 2 minutes.)
- While the oil is heating, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add the club soda and sesame oil. Stir until just combined and still lumpy.
- Dip the vegetables in the batter and fry, 3 or 4 at a time, until the batter is golden and crispy, about 60 to 70 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
- Arrange the vegetables on a platter and serve the soy sauce alongside as a dipping sauce.