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	Tempura 03

		Tempura Green and Yellow Beans with Tofu Serves 6 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 3/4 cups ice water 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 14-ounce package firm tofu 24 yellow wax beans, trimmed 24 thin green beans, trimmed Combine first 5 ingredients for the batter in the blender. Add 1 3/4 cups water and blend until smooth. Transfer batter to shallow dish. Whisk soy sauce, lime juice, wasabi and red pepper in small bowl to blend. Cut tofu horizontally into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Cut each slice into 1/2-inch-wide logs. Arrange tofu in single layer on several layers of paper towels. Cover with paper towels. Let stand 1 hour. Pour enough oil into heavy large Dutch oven to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat oil to 375 deg. F. Working in batches, dip beans into batter, shake off excess and add to oil. Fry until golden, stirring often, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain. Repeat with tofu and batter. Serve beans and tofu with sauce.