Sesame Tempura Green Beans

30 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“This is an easy, delicious green bean tempura recipe. Fresh green beans are deep fried to crisp, golden perfection and dipped in a sweet and sour sauce.” - by Dan

Ingredients

2 quarts oil for deep frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
3/4 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
salt to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar

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Directions

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sesame seeds and beer until smooth. Roll the beans in the flour mixture to coat.
Deep fry the coated beans in small batches until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels. Salt to taste.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice and sugar to use as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
630 cal
32%

Fat
48.9 g
75%

Carbs
37.5 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (30)

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JO IN ARLINGTON

Jan. 25, 2004

"Absolutely fantastic!! Light and tasty batter. I definitely had to add flour and I also added some Italian breadcrumbs to thicken it up. I used Sam Adam's Light Lager beer. Deep fried small florets of..." See more broccoli and cauliflower plus some button mushrooms. Dipping sauce also great. Received rave reviews from my guests."

FREELAURIE

Jan. 25, 2004

"This is a great recipe! It was very easy and they taasted great. The dipping sauce is a must. This is also a great batter. I think that it would be good on other vegetables that you might want to ..." See moreserve this way, if green beans are not you favorite."

NAGELAM

Jan. 25, 2004

"This was sooo good, that when we were done eating, my husband asked me to cook more! Easy recipe, and I think the batter would be good on just about anything. The sauce is great too...." See more"

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