Tempura Green Beans Food

GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS TEMPURA

Steps:

• 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.

TEMPURA GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 inches peanut oil to 365 degrees F in a pot over medium-high heat. Whisk 1/2 cup each flour and cornstarch, 3/4 cup seltzer and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; toss with 1 pound green beans. Remove the beans from the batter and fry in batches, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with 1/4 cup soy sauce whisked with 2 tablespoons water, the juice of 1 lime and 1 minced scallion.

SESAME TEMPURA GREEN BEANS WITH SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365°F
• While oil is heating, make dipping sauce by stirring together soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
• Whisk together flour and sesame seeds and whisk in beer until batter is smooth.
• Toss about 10 beans in batter until coated. Add to oil 1 at a time (to keep separate) and fry, turning, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt to taste. Coat and fry remaining beans in same manner.
• Serve beans with dipping sauce.

SESAME TEMPURA GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sesame seeds and beer until smooth. Roll the beans in the flour mixture to coat.
• Deep fry the coated beans in small batches until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. Salt to taste.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice and sugar to use as a dipping sauce.

TEMPURA GREEN BEANS WITH SWEET AND SOUR MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the dry mustard, vinegar, sugar and egg in the top of a double boiler and mix until smooth using a wooden spoon. Place over the heat and cook for four or five minutes until slightly thickened stirring with a wooden spoon. Chill.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the miso. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a suitable bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and mint and mix well. Stir in the water and mix until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a deep frier or deep pot, heat the oil to 350°F.
• Dip the beans into the batter and coat evenly. Remove from the batter and allow it to drip off slightly. Deep fry until golden brown.
• Remove the fried beans to a baking pan covered with absorbent towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with the sauce on the side for dipping.