How To Make Asparagus Tempura
Deep-fry some delectable asparagus with this easy tempura recipe! It comes with a crunchy tempura mix for a more flavorful deep-fried veggie.
Ingredients
- vegetable oilfor frying
- 1cuptempura mixsuch as Kikkoman®
- ¾waterice-cold
- 1lbasparagus
- 2tspsea salt
Instructions
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Heat 1 to 2-inches of oil in a saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
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Stir the tempura mix and water together to make a loose batter.
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Cut the tough ends from the bottom of the asparagus spears.
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Dip the asparagus into the batter, making sure the spears are evenly coated.
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Carefully add 5 to 6 asparagus spears to the hot oil.
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Fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until they float to the top.
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Drain on paper towels, then season with sea salt.
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Repeat with remaining asparagus.
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Serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 150.01kcal
- Fat: 2.12g
- Saturated Fat: 0.17g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.43g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.40g
- Carbohydrates: 109.40g
- Fiber: 2.38g
- Sugar: 2.13g
- Protein: 3.39g
- Sodium: 338.08mg
- Calcium: 27.42mg
- Potassium: 229.13mg
- Iron: 2.43mg
- Vitamin A: 43.09µg
- Vitamin C: 6.35mg
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