In the heart of North African cuisine, there lies a culinary gem waiting to tantalize your taste buds: Sunny's Beer-Battered Moroccan Asparagus with Dip. This mouthwatering dish combines the vibrant flavors of Morocco with the crispy texture of beer batter, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Alongside this main attraction, the article presents a delightful array of accompaniments, including a zesty Lemon-Tahini Dipping Sauce, a refreshing Fennel and Orange Salad, and a traditional Moroccan Spiced Couscous. Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the asparagus, offering a unique culinary experience that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Marrakech.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEER BATTERED ASPARAGUS WITH A LEMON HERBED DIPPING SERVICE
Provided by David Tutera
Time 22m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Lemon Herbed Dipping Sauce: Stir together all ingredients and transfer to a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
- Beer Battered Asparagus: Heat oil in a heavy saucepan until it reaches 375 degrees F.
- Whisk together flour, salt, pepper lemon and zest in a bowl until combined. Add beer and whisk ingredients until smooth.Dip asparagus in batter to coat. Remove excess batter before frying. Gently transfer battered asparagus to oil and fry until golden. Stir gently to prevent asparagus from sticking together.
- Transfer to a baking sheet that has been lined with paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree F oven.
SUNNY'S BEER-BATTERED EGGPLANT FRIES WITH NUNYA BUSINESS TZATZIKI DIP
Steps:
- For the dip: In a food processor, add the cream cheese, dill, cucumber and 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice and pulse until smooth. Taste and add more lemon juice if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the eggplant: Place the eggplant spears on a baking sheet and lightly brush with the oil just to coat. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Greek seasoning, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the eggplant in batches and coat with the flour mixture, shaking to remove the excess, then remove to a plate.
- For the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Greek seasoning, lemon zest and a nice pinch of salt until combined. Slowly whisk in the beer until you achieve a pancake batter consistency; you may not use all of the beer. Allow the batter to rest 5 minutes. If it thickens, loosen with a bit more beer.
- Heat a fryer filled with oil to the proper level or a pot with about 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F.
- In batches, dunk the flour-coated eggplant spears into the batter, shake off the excess and gently place in the oil. Fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes, making sure to maintain an oil temperature around 350 degrees F. Remove the eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately spritz lightly with lemon juice and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve immediately with the chilled dip.
BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AIOLI
Steps:
- In shallow pan, soak asparagus in buttermilk 12 to 24 hours. Remove from buttermilk, but do not rinse.
- In a large bowl, combine well the egg yolks, beer, flour, cornmeal, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. In large deep sided pot, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large clean bowl with an electric mixer, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold beaten egg whites into batter mixture. Dip spears, 1 at a time into batter, then carefully lay in oil. Do not overcrowd pan. Fry in batches, if necessary. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning the spears with tongs to ensure even cooking. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with sea salt, to taste. Serve immediately with Aioli.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients well. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed to 5-inch lengths, or a combination of 8 ounces asparagus and 8 ounces yellow or green zucchini, zucchini trimmed and cut on deep diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices, patted dry
- For the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise, capers, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, if desired. The sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and chilled.
- For the asparagus: Whisk the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk the beer into the flour mixture until smooth.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a heavy large wide saucepan to reach a depth of 3 inches. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until the temperature registers between 350 degrees F and 360 degrees F.
- Coat the asparagus, in batches, in beer batter, allowing any excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Drop the asparagus, in batches, into the hot oil and fry until the batter is deep golden brown and asparagus are crisp-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the asparagus using a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Immediately mound the asparagus on a serving platter. Place the bowl of dipping sauce alongside and serve while the asparagus are still hot.
BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS
Serve this simple snack with a lemon dipping sauce for your next game day.
Categories Beer Appetizer Fry Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Gourmet snack snack week Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make dipping sauce:
- Stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, and pepper in a small bowl. Chill, covered, until ready to use.
- Make batter and fry asparagus:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
- Whisk together flour, salt, zest, and pepper in a bowl until combined, then add beer, whisking until smooth.
- Heat 3 inches oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until it registers 375°F on thermometer.
- Submerge asparagus spears in batter to coat. Working in batches of 10, drag 1 at a time gently against rim to remove excess batter, then transfer to oil and fry, stirring gently to keep asparagus from sticking together, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer as fried with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Serve with lemon dipping sauce.
BEER-BATTERED ASPARAGUS
Beer batter makes everything taste even better, including the first fresh shoots of springtime asparagus.
Provided by Inspired Taste
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, table salt and beer with whisk until smooth.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 350°F. Working in small batches, dip asparagus in batter. Fry in hot oil about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sea salt.
- Squeeze lemon over fried asparagus; garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Select the right asparagus: Choose fresh, firm asparagus stalks with tightly closed tips. Avoid any stalks that are wilted or have woody ends.
- Prepare the asparagus properly: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus stalks and peel the bottom few inches of the stalks if desired. Cut the asparagus into 2-3 inch pieces.
- Make sure the beer batter is cold: The cold batter will help the asparagus stay crispy. You can chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the asparagus, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help the asparagus cook evenly and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Serve the asparagus hot: Beer-battered asparagus is best served hot and crispy. Serve it immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Sunny's Beer-Battered Moroccan Asparagus with Dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. The asparagus is coated in a light and crispy beer batter and then fried until golden brown. The Moroccan spice blend adds a unique and flavorful touch to the asparagus. The asparagus is served with a creamy and flavorful dip that complements the flavors of the asparagus perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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