Asparagus in lager batter

Asparagus in lager batter with a lemon dip

Prep Time 5 mins
Cooking Time 7 mins
Ingredients

• 10 Fresh asparagus spears, washed, trimmed and cut into 2”/50mm lengths
• 4 oz/120g Self Raising flour, sieved
• 5-6fl oz/150-180ml Cold lager
• Olive oil for frying ( See Cook’s tips)

Ingredients for the dip

• ½ tsp Dried thyme
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ½ Tsp Lemon juice
• 120 ml Mayonnaise
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

• Prepare the batter by mixing the cold lager and flour together
• Heat the olive oil in a large wok
• Dip the asparagus into the batter to coat and transfer to wok
• Fry for 5-6 minutes, turning over after 3-4 minutes to cook evenly

Method for the dip

• Make the dip by mixing the mayonnaise, thyme, lemon juice and zest together
• Season to taste
• Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes

Cook's tips

• I used approx 200ml

Equipment

• Large wok
• Grater

Shopping List

• 10 Fresh asparagus spears
• 4 oz/120g Self Raising flour
• 5-6fl oz/150-180ml Cold lager
• Olive oil for frying

Shopping List for the dip

• ½ tsp Dried thyme
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ½ Tsp Lemon juice
• 120 ml Mayonnaise
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

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