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. 
 
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==See also==
Category:New Zealand Vegetarian
Category:Vegetarian Category:Recipes
Category:New Zealand Recipes
category:vegetable oil Recipes
category:ginger Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:green bean Recipes
category:cornstarch Recipes
category:firm tofu Recipes
category:wax bean Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:Fresh Beans Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:tofu Recipes
category:ice Recipes
category:oil Recipes