Tempura String Beans with Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Tempura String Beans with Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cooking oil; 1 large egg; 1 cup ice cold seltzer water; 1/2 cup rice flour; 1/2 cup cake flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 pound green beans, washed and ends trimmed; Tempura Dipping Sauce, recipe follows; 2 cups water; 3 inches kombu; 2 ounces bonito flakes; 3 tablespoons mirin (sweet cooking wine); 5 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

6 cups cooking oil
1 large egg
1 cup ice cold seltzer water
1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound green beans, washed and ends trimmed
Tempura Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups water
3 inches kombu
2 ounces bonito flakes
3 tablespoons mirin (sweet cooking wine)
5 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1
Heat oil in a fryer to 340 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl beat the egg with the seltzer water until thoroughly combined.
3
Quickly stir in the rice flour and the cake flour using as few strokes as possible to combine.
4
It's acceptable if there are still a few lumps in the batter.
5
Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes.
6
Place the all-purpose flour in a medium bowl and set aside as the tempura batter chills.
7
Working in batches, quickly dip the green beans in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess, then roll in the tempura batter, allowing the excess to drain off, and transfer to the hot cooking oil using tongs.
8
Cook until crisp and light golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
9
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
10
Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
11
Combine water, kombu, and bonito flakes and bring to a boil.
12
Simmer for 20 minutes and strain into a clean saucepan.
13
And remainder of ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat.
14
Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before serving.

3452

kcal

Calories

363

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cooking oil, 1 large egg, 1 cup ice cold seltzer water, 1/2 cup rice flour, and more.

Yes, Tempura String Beans with Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tempura String Beans with Dipping Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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