Torched Pumpkin Strips - Emeril Lagasse Style!

• 2 lbs yellow pumpkin, peeled and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch strips
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups dark beer
• 1 tablespoon Emeril's Original Essence, plus more for dusting, recipe follows
• vegetable oil, for frying
• salt
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 -2 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion

1. In a heavy, deep saucepan, heat the oil to 360u0b0F
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, beer, and Essence. Dip the pumpkin strips into the batter, letting the excess drip off. Fry in the oil until golden, turning to brown evenly, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and Essence.
3. For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and green onions.
4. Serve hot with the sauce.

yellow pumpkin, flour, dark beer, dusting, vegetable oil, salt, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/torched-pumpkin-strips-emeril-lagasse-style-140821 (may not work)