* Exported from MasterCook * Tempura Green Beans, Yellow Beans And Tofu Recipe By : Bon Appetit August 1995 Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine Tofu Restaurant, Inn, Tavern & B&B Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 3/4 cups ice water 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste* 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 14 ounces firm tofu vegetable oil -- for frying 24 yellow wax beans -- trimmed 24 thin green beans -- trimmed Combine first 5 ingredients in blender. Add 1 3/4 cups water and blend until s mooth. Transfer batter to shallow dish. Whisk soy sauce, lime juice, wasabi and red pepper in small bowl to blend. Cut tofu horizontally into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-inch- wide logs. Arrange tofu in single layer on several layers of paper towels. Co ver with paper towels. Let stand 1 hour. Pour enough oil into heavy large Dutch oven to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat o il to 375°F. Working in batches, dip beans into batter, shake off excess and ad d to oil. Fry until golden, stirring often, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain. Repeat with tofu and batter. Serve beans and tofu with sauce. Notes: A lime and soy dipping sauce accompanies this appetizer from A Pacific C afe in Kapaa, on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. *Wasabi (horseradish) paste is sold at Japanese markets and some supermarkets. A Pacific Cafe; Kauai, HI MC formatted by Barb at Possum Kingdom using MC Buster & SNT Converted by MC_Buster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -