Tempura Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup soda water
• Sea salt
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges

1. Preheat fryer to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut the tough and fibrous bottoms off the asparagus and peel stems with a vegetable peeler.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and coriander.
4. Whisk in soda water just until incorporated with the dry ingredients.
5. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
6. Dip asparagus in batter and place in fryer until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
7. Place on paper towels to drain and sprinkle with sea salt.
8. Serve with lemon wedges.

asparagus, rice flour, kosher salt, ground coriander, soda water, salt, lemons

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-symon/tempura-asparagus-recipe.html (may not work)