Tempura Green Beans, Yellow Beans And Tofu

Description
6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
 * 1/2 cup cornstarch
 * 2 tsp ground ginger
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
 * 1 3/4 cups ice water
 * 1 14 oz (400 gm) package firm tofu
 * vegetable oil (for frying)
 * 24 yellow wax beans, trimmed
 * 24 thin green beans, trimmed

Directions
1) Combine first 5 ingredients for the batter in the blender.

2) Add 1 3/4 cups ice water and blend until smooth.

3) Transfer batter to shallow dish.

4) Cut tofu horizontally into 1/2 inch (12 mm) wide slices.

5) Cut each slice into 1/2 inch (12 mm) wide logs.

6) Arrange tofu in single layer on several layers of paper towels.

7) Cover with paper towels.

8) Let stand 1 hour.

9) Pour enough oil into heavy large Dutch oven to reach depth of 3" (75 mm).

10) Heat oil to 375 deg F (180 deg C).

11) Working in batches, dip beans into batter, shake off excess and add to oil.

12) Fry until golden, stirring often, about 3 minutes per batch.

13) Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain.

14) Repeat with tofu and batter.

Serve beans and tofu with sauce.