Sesame Tempura Green Beans with Soy Dipping Sauce

(Courtesy of Epicurious)

Ingredients:
4 c. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. superfine granulated sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sesame seeds
1 c. beer (not dark)
3/4 lb. green beans, trimmed

Directions:
Heat 2 inches of oil in a 4 quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365 degrees.

While oil is heating, make dipping sauce by stirring together soy sauce, lime juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

Whisk together flour and sesame seeds and whisk in beer until batter is smooth.

Toss about 10 beans in batter until coated.  Add to oil 1 at a time (to keep separate) and fry, turning, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.  Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt to taste.  Coat and fry remaining beans in same manner.  Serve with dipping sauce.

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