Stockton Asparagus Fries Food

STOCKTON ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix flour, beer, cornstarch, egg whites, baking powder, white pepper, baking soda, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.
• Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.

ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• For the seasoning: Stir desired seasoning combination in a large bowl until well mixed.; set aside.
• For the asparagus fries: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the lager and whisk until smooth. Dip half of the asparagus pieces into the batter, turning to coat completely and letting any excess drip off. Carefully add a few of the asparagus pieces at a time to the hot oil until all the battered pieces are added, then fry until golden brown on all sides and crisp-tender on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining asparagus pieces and batter, making sure to bring the oil back to 360 degrees F for the second batch.
• Toss the warm fries in the bowl with the seasoning combination and serve with the lemon aioli.

ASPARAGUS FRIES & BACONNAISE

Steps:

• Separate one of the three eggs for the asparagus. Put the white in a bowl with the remaining two eggs, beat with a fork and set aside until needed. Now, make the baconnaise. Chop the bacon as finely as possible. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the bacon and stir over a low heat for 15 mins, so it ends up sizzling in its own fat and becomes brown and crisp. Sit a metal sieve over a jug and tip the bacon into the sieve - you need about 200ml of fat in total, so top up the bacon fat with extra oil as necessary. Leave to cool for 10 mins.
• Tip the egg, egg yolk and mustard into a bowl, whisk to combine, then slowly add the bacon fat and oil mixture - first a drop at a time, then gradually quicker when it starts to come together. (You can also make this in a mini chopper, by blitzing the egg and mustard then slowly adding the oil with the blade running.) Once you have a thick mayonnaise, add the vinegar and chopped bacon, and season to taste. Can be made up to three days ahead and kept in the fridge.
• For the asparagus, snap off or trim the woody ends (save for making stock or soup). Get out three shallow dishes and tip the flour into one, the reserved beaten eggs into another, and the parmesan and breadcrumbs into the third. Dip the asparagus in the flour, then the egg, then the cheesy breadcrumbs, and put on a plate. Can be prepared the day before, covered and kept in the fridge.
• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/ gas 7. Drizzle the oil over a baking tray (a sturdy Swiss roll tin is ideal) and heat in the oven. Once the oil is hot, carefully lay the asparagus spears in it, then turn them. Make sure they are in one layer, then roast for 20 mins, turning halfway through, until the crumbs have browned to a crisp coating. Leave until just cool enough to pick up, then serve with the baconnaise for dipping.

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.

ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/390°F.
• Snap the top off of the asparagus spears.
• Crack the egg into a bowl then whisk.
• Coat the asparagus in egg, then the ground almonds and place on a baking tray covered in parchment paper.
• Sprinkle the mixed herbs and ground garlic on top then squeeze the lemon juice over them.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes turning half way through.

STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally and peel the spears. Slant-cut them about one-inch long.
• Beat the lemon juice and mustard and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or skillet. Add the garlic, stir-fry about a minute, then add the asparagus and stir-fry about 5 minutes, until they are crisp-tender, lightly seared but still bright green. Stir in the lemon-mustard.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the scallions and stir-fry another few seconds. Transfer to a serving dish.

ASPARAGUS FRIES WITH SMOKY CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Blanch asparagus in boiling water about 2 minutes.
• Immediately drain and put asparagus in ice water to stop cooking.
• This will help keep a slight crunch to the asparagus and keep it bright.
• Dry asparagus thoroughly with paper towels.
• Use a little of the reduced fat mayonnaise to coat each asparagus spear, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
• You can refrigerate at this point if needed.
• Mix mayonnaise and chipotle together with a whisk or in blender.
• Use 1-2 depending on how spicy you like it.
• Heat about 1 inch of oil heat to 370 F in a frying pan, put in asparagus but don't crowd.
• Turn to brown on all sides.
• Drop some dip into the bottom of a champagne flute, add 3-5 asparagus and serve.

STOCKTON ASPARAGUS FRIES

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix flour, beer, cornstarch, egg whites, baking powder, white pepper, baking soda, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.
• Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.