3 fried spears basil Recipes

stalks of fresh lemongrass , tender inner white bulb only thinly sliced, vegetable oil, shallots, thinly sliced, cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (4 cups), asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch lengths, shredded carrots (about 2 medium), red bell pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, water, unsweetened coconut milk, soy sauce, freshly ground pepper, chopped basil, mung bean sprouts, rice , for serving

olive oil, crawfish (tail meat, cooked), crabmeat (fresh ), garlic, peeled and minced, shallot, peeled and minced, red bell peppers, minced, fresh basil, minced, dry white wine (chardonnay, sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio), lemon juice (fresh is best ), honey, creole mustard, heavy cream or 1/4 cup whipping cream, green onions or 2 tbsp scallions, chopped, unsalted butter, cold, salt , pepper and cayenne, to taste, egg, egg white, beer (1 12 oz can), flour, baking powder, vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups), salt , pepper and cayenne, to taste, asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 4-inch lengths