TEMPURA ASPARAGUS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 large box tempura batter mix
3 large bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed off
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pour 1-inch vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet. Place over medium-high heat and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the tempura batter according to package instructions. Dip the asparagus in the batter, place in the skillet and fry until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes. Fry in batches.
  • In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, ginger, lemon juice and scallions. Serve the asparagus with the dipping sauce on the side.

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