Asparagus Fritter Sticks with Dill Mustard
- Makes: 12 servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 3 mins per batch
- Bake: 200°F
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold water
- 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for deep-fat frying
- 1 pound green, white, and/or purple asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill weed
- 2 tablespoons honey
Directions
- Place an ovenproof dish in oven. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. For batter, in a large bowl whisk together the water, cornmeal, flour, cornstarch, egg, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Batter will be lumpy.
- In a large skillet heat about 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees F. Working with 3 or 4 spears at a time, dip asparagus into batter, letting excess batter drip into dish. Carefully slide coated spears into hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of spears, until golden. Remove with tongs. Place on paper towels to drain, then transfer to baking dish in warm oven while frying remaining spears.
- Meanwhile, for dip, in a small bowl combine mustard, dill weed, and honey. Serve with asparagus fritter sticks.
Nutrition Facts (Asparagus Fritter Sticks with Dill Mustard)
- Per serving:
- 132 kcal ,
- 9 g fat
- (1 g sat. fat ,
- 3 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 6 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 8 mg chol. ,
- 298 mg sodium ,
- 11 g carb. ,
- 1 g fiber ,
- 4 g sugar ,
- 2 g pro.
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