Tempura Asparagus with Dipping Sauce - Vegan

Cook time 30 m
Servings

Description

Tempura Asparagus with Dipping Sauce is a delicious and crunchy appetizer or side dish. The fresh asparagus is coated in a light, crispy tempura batter, fried to perfection, and served with a savory dipping sauce. Enjoy the flavors and textures of asparagus.

Ingredients(12)

1 bunch of fresh asparagus (about 20-25 spears), trimmed
1 Cup all-purpose flour
1 Cup ice-cold sparkling water
0.5 TBSP salt
4 TBSP units Vegetable oil for frying
0.25 TBSP soy sauce
2 TBSP rice vinegar
1 TBSP mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 grated fresh ginger
1 TBSP sesame oil
1 chopped green onions (optional)
0.5 TSP red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)

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Steps

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, grated ginger, sesame oil, chopped green onions (if using), and red pepper flakes (if you want some heat). Mix well and set the dipping sauce aside.

Step 2

Mix the salt and all-purpose flour in a mixing dish. To make a smooth batter, gradually add the ice-cold sparkling water and whisk gently. Try to get rid of lumps as much as possible

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