Tempura Asparagus

By cirql8or

2008, Michael Symon, All rights reserved.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup soda water
• Sea salt
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat fryer to 350 degrees F.

Cut the tough and fibrous bottoms off the asparagus and peel stems with a vegetable peeler. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and coriander. Whisk in soda water just until incorporated with the dry ingredients. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 1 hour. Dip asparagus in batter and place in fryer until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Place on paper towels to drain and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with lemon wedges.