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Gluten-Free Tempura Asparagus with Matcha Salt

A delicious gluten-free dish featuring crispy tempura asparagus served with a unique matcha salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tempura Batter
  • 1 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 large egg
Asparagus
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
Matcha Salt
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cold water, and egg until smooth.
Prepare the Asparagus
  1. Dip each asparagus spear into the tempura batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Fry the Asparagus
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the battered asparagus until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Make Matcha Salt
  1. In a small bowl, mix matcha powder and sea salt together.
Serve
  1. Remove the asparagus from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with matcha salt and serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 150cal (8%) Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 7g (11%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) Sodium: 200mg (9%) Potassium: 300mg (9%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (2%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: asparagus, gluten-free, tempura

Notes

Serve with a dipping sauce for added flavor.

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