Side Dish Recipes
Deep Fried Asparagus
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 egg whites
- 2/3 cup cold flat beer
- 3 pounds (2 cups) raw, whole asparagus, cleaned and cut above white end
- Peanut oil (approximately 1 quart)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except asparagus in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
- Dip asparagus individually into the batter and deep-fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
California Asparagus Commission