Marcuss Tempura Fries Food

TEMPURA FRIED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix to combine. Whisk in the soda water and mix until a batter is formed. Dip the beans in the batter being sure to shake off the excess. Fry the beans in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray to drain. Arrange the beans on a platter and serve with warm cranberry sauce.
• Cook's Note: When frying the beans, make sure the fryer basket is submerged into the oil. Drop string beans into the basket in the oil to ensure the beans do not stick to the basket when cooking.

MARCUS'S TEMPURA FRIES

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, peel and cut potatoes into 3 1/2-by-1/2-inch pieces. Transfer pieces to a large bowl. Run potatoes under cold water until the water runs clear, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine panko and cornflakes; set aside.
• In a deep pot, heat 3 inches oil over medium-high heat until it reaches between 280 degrees and 300 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer. Drain potatoes in a colander. Pat dry with a kitchen towel. Add potatoes to hot oil in batches and fry for 2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Transfer to a freezer until well chilled. Remove chilled potatoes from freezer and coat with beaten eggs and then panko mixture.
• Reheat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360 degrees. Add potatoes in batches and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a clean paper towel-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS TEMPURA FRIES

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup each flour and cornstarch with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 3/4 cup cold seltzer. Dip 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and peeled) in the batter, then deep-fry in batches in 350˚ vegetable oil until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with ponzu sauce for dipping.

TEMPURA FRIED AVOCADO BITES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep pan. Combine the flour, egg, cornstarch, club soda, ice water and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
• Dip the avocado pieces in the batter, then drop gently into the hot oil. Fry the avocado pieces until they are crispy.
• Remove and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

PORTOBELLO FRIES WITH PONZU SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil to 325 degrees. Cut mushrooms crosswise into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Lightly dust them with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, club soda, eggs, and coarse salt to form a batter.
• Dip portobello fries into batter. Blanch fries in hot oil. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let cool. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Cook the blanched fries in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Season with sea salt, and serve with ponzu sauce.