Sesame Tempura Green Beans With Soy Dipping Sauce

1. 1

   Heat 2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365u00b0F

2. 2

   While oil is heating, make dipping sauce by stirring together soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Whisk together flour and sesame seeds and whisk in beer until batter is smooth.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt to taste. Coat and fry remaining beans in same manner.

6. 6

   Serve beans with dipping sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.