Easy Sesame Tempura Green Beans
Crisp, golden, and delightfully nutty, these Easy Sesame Tempura Green Beans are the perfect appetizer or side dish to elevate any meal. Coated in a light, bubbly batter made with ice-cold sparkling water and a hint of sesame seeds, these green beans fry up to perfection in just minutes. The tempura’s airy crunch pairs beautifully with the simple yet flavorful dipping sauce, featuring soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil for a salty-sweet finish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for an irresistible snack, this easy-to-follow recipe brings restaurant-quality tempura straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Ready in under 30 minutes, these sesame tempura green beans are sure to impress with their taste, texture, and elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams green beans
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 5 grams baking powder
- 180 ml ice-cold sparkling water
- 15 grams sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 750 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
Gradually add the ice-cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking gently until a smooth, lump-free batter forms. Do not overmix.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 180°C (350°F). Use a kitchen thermometer or test the oil by dropping a small bit of batter into it—it should sizzle immediately.
Working in small batches, dip a few green beans into the tempura batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Let excess batter drip off before carefully placing them into the hot oil.
Fry the green beans for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining green beans until all are cooked, ensuring the oil temperature remains consistent.
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds for a simple dipping sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Sprinkle the fried green beans with the remaining sesame seeds and a pinch of kosher salt while still warm.
Serve the sesame tempura green beans immediately with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.2 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 737 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 281 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
