Tempura Green Beans, Yellow Beans and Tofu
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- Served Person: Serves 6
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- Carbohydrate 41 g(14%)
- Fat 31 g(48%)
- Fiber 4 g(15%)
- Protein 16 g(31%)
- Saturated Fat 3 g(13%)
- Sodium 607 mg(25%)
- Calories 497
Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients in blender. Add 1 3/4 cups water and blend until smooth. Transfer batter to shallow dish. Whisk soy sauce, lime juice, wasabi and red pepper in small bowl to blend. Cut tofu horizontally into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-inch-wide logs. Arrange tofu in single layer on several layers of paper towels. Cover with paper towels. Let stand 1 hour. Pour enough oil into heavy large Dutch oven to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat oil to 375°F. Working in batches, dip beans into batter, shake off excess and add to oil. Fry until golden, stirring often, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain. Repeat with tofu and batter. Serve beans and tofu with sauce.
Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients in blender. Add 1 3/4 cups water and blend until smooth. Transfer batter to shallow dish. Whisk soy sauce, lime juice, wasabi and red pepper in small bowl to blend. Cut tofu horizontally into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-inch-wide logs. Arrange tofu in single layer on several layers of paper towels. Cover with paper towels. Let stand 1 hour. Pour enough oil into heavy large Dutch oven to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat oil to 375°F. Working in batches, dip beans into batter, shake off excess and add to oil. Fry until golden, stirring often, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain. Repeat with tofu and batter. Serve beans and tofu with sauce.
