Fried Asparagus and Mixed Green Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
1 shallot, minced |
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
vegetable oil (for frying) |
1/4 cup cake flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup ice-cold water |
20 asparagus spears, each trimmed to 4 inches |
5 cups mixed baby greens |
Directions:
1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Add enough vegetable oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 4 inches. Heat to 350°F.
3. Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Add ice-cold water and whisk just until blended.
4. Dip 1 asparagus spear into batter, then add to oil. Repeat with 4 more asparagus spears. Fry until crisp, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to paper towels. Repeat with remaining asparagus and batter in 3 mire batches.
5. Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Mound salad on 4 plates. Arrange asparagus around salads in spoke fashion and serve.
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