Vegetarian Planet Asparagus Wasabi Tempura Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Planet Asparagus Wasabi Tempura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 asparagus spears, trimmed; 3/4 cup unbleached flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 -2 teaspoon wasabi powder, to taste (for me, more is better!); 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup beer; 2 cups vegetable oil, about

Servings: persons

16 asparagus spears, trimmed
3/4 cup unbleached flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 -2 teaspoon wasabi powder, to taste (for me, more is better!)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup beer
2 cups vegetable oil, about

1
Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, sugar, baking powder, ginger and wasabi powder.
2
Add water and beer to the flour mixture; whisk slowly until smooth.
3
In a saucepan or skillet at least 8 inches in diameter, heat oil over medium high heat.
4
Test oil by dropping in 1/2 teaspoon of batter.
5
If it bubbles and fizzes right away, oil is hot enough.
6
Dip an asparagus spear into the batter, then carefully into the hot oil.
7
Add 7 more, and fry them all 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Using a slotted spoon, remove them to a paper towel-lined plate.
9
Repeat with remaining 8 asparagus spears.
10
Serve immediately.

1258

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 16 asparagus spears, trimmed, 3/4 cup unbleached flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Planet Asparagus Wasabi Tempura falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Vegetarian Planet Asparagus Wasabi Tempura

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