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. 
 
=== Other Links ===
== See also ==
Category:Firm tofu Recipes
Category:Green bean Recipes
Category:New Zealand Recipes
Category:New Zealand Vegetarian
Category:Tofu Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Wax bean Recipes