Vegetarian Planet

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Risa & Kathleen & All -- You're right -- this is a very nice cookbook! Risa, I

also got mine from Jessica's Biscuit! They once had a special deal to get the

book for $7.95 when you ordered something else. Here's Jessica's website

address again for those who may have missed it before:

http://www.jessicasbiscuit.com. Now, here's a recipe from " Vegetarian Planet " .

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Asparagus Wasabi Tempura

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Planet, Didi Emmons, pg 69

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian Planet

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16 asparagus spears

3/4 cup unbleached white flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon wasabi powder to taste* -- (to 2 tsp)

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup beer -- (any kind will do)

2 cups canola or corn oil -- (approximately)

 

Break tough ends off asparagus and discard end pieces.

 

In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, sugar, baking powder,

ginger, and wasabi.

 

Add the water and beer to the flour mixture and whisk slowly until the batter is

smooth. Transfer the batter into a pan at least 8 inches wide.

 

In a saucepan or skillet at least 8 inches in diameter, heat the oil over

medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping in 1/2 teaspoon of the batter. If it

immediately bubbles and fizzes, the oil is ready. Dip one asparagus spear into

the batter, then drop it into the oil, being careful not to splash the oil too

much. Add 7 or more batter-dipped asparagus spears, and let them fry for 2 to 3

minutes. Remove them to paper towels with a large slotted spoon. Dip and fry

the remaining asparagus spears and blot them on the paper towels. Serve the

tempura immediately.

 

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NOTES : *Wasabi, or Japanese horseradish, is available in specialty, gourmet,

Japanese, or whole foods stores. It is available in powder and paste form. I

recommend S & B Brand.