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Tempura Vegetables

Tempura Vegetables
Move over, fries--these doubly crunchy veggies are the perfect complement to a crisp beer.
Pair with: Anderson Valley Brewing Company Boont Amber Ale, Kona Brewing Company Longboard Island Lager, or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Recipe:
Ingredients

• About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 cup light beer or amber ale
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4

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Photo by: Lisa Romerein

Tempura Vegetables

Tempura Vegetables
Move over, fries--these doubly crunchy veggies are the perfect complement to a crisp beer.
Pair with: Anderson Valley Brewing Company Boont Amber Ale, Kona Brewing Company Longboard Island Lager, or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Recipe:
Ingredients

• About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 cup light beer or amber ale
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• About 1 lb. precut vegetables, such as peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli florets from the salad bar or a stir-fry mix
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

Preparation
1. Heat oil in a wide pot over high heat until it reaches 350° on a deep-fry thermometer. Reduce heat to low. Whisk flour, beer, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a medium bowl. Working in less