Tempura Vegetable Crudités

Ingredients

• About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 cup light beer or amber ale
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• About 1 lb. precut vegetables, such as peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli florets from the salad bar or a stir-fry mix
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

Preparation

1. 1. Heat oil in a wide pot over high heat until it reaches 350° on a deep-fry thermometer. Reduce heat to low. Whisk flour, beer, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a medium bowl. Working in 2 batches and using tongs, drop vegetables into batter and then into oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
2. 2. Mix mayonnaise and mustard together and serve on the side.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.