Spiced Green Beans and Baby Broccoli Tempura Recipe

Name: Spiced Green Beans and Baby Broccoli Tempura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons fine polenta or cornmeal; 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; ⅔ cup cold sparkling water; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons dukkah (see recipe); 1/2 pound green beans; 1/2 pound baby broccoli; Canola oil or grapeseed oil for frying

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons fine polenta or cornmeal
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
⅔ cup cold sparkling water
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons dukkah (see recipe)
1/2 pound green beans
1/2 pound baby broccoli
Canola oil or grapeseed oil for frying

1
Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch, polenta or cornmeal, whole wheat flour, salt and cumin.
2
Whisk in sparkling water.
3
Stir in cilantro and dukkah.
4
Top and tail beans.
5
Cut long stems off broccoli; cut broccoli tops into smaller florets or leave intact.
6
Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a wok or wide saucepan and heat over medium-high heat to 350 to 375 degrees.
7
Set up a sheet pan with a rack on it next to pan and cover rack with layers of paper towels.
8
Have a deep-fry skimmer handy for removing vegetables from the oil onto the rack.
9
Using tongs, dip vegetables into the batter a few at a time, making sure to coat thoroughly.
10
Transfer to hot oil and fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Flip over with skimmer to make sure coating is evenly fried.
12
Do not crowd pan.
13
Let oil come back up to temperature between batches.
14
Using skimmer, remove vegetables from oil, allowing excess oil to drip back into pan, and drain on towel-covered rack.
15
Sprinkle with salt right away if desired.
16
Cool slightly and serve.

148

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons fine polenta or cornmeal, 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Spiced Green Beans and Baby Broccoli Tempura falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Green Beans and Baby Broccoli Tempura

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Variations & substitutions

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