Tempura Green Beans, Yellow Beans And Tofu

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Tempura Green Beans, Yellow Beans And Tofu

Recipe By : Bon Appetit August 1995
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine
Tofu Restaurant, Inn, Tavern & B&B

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups ice water
6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste*
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
14 ounces firm tofu
vegetable oil -- for frying
24 yellow wax beans -- trimmed
24 thin green beans -- trimmed

Combine first 5 ingredients in blender. Add 1 3/4 cups water and blend until s
mooth. 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. Co
ver with paper towels. Let stand 1 hour.

Pour enough oil into heavy large Dutch oven to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat o
il to 375øF. Working in batches, dip beans into batter, shake off
excess and ad
d 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.

Notes: A lime and soy dipping sauce accompanies this appetizer from A Pacific C
afe in Kapaa, on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai.

*Wasabi (horseradish) paste is sold at Japanese markets and some supermarkets.

A Pacific Cafe; Kauai, HI

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