Crispy Green Bean Fries With Wasabi Cucumber Ranch Dip Recipes

CRISPY GREEN BEANS WITH WASABI RANCH DIP

Steps:

• first prepare wasabi dip.mix all ingredients together cover and set in fridge.
• Blanch the beans in the chicken broth until cooked NOT softened,about 5-7 minutes.Strain the beans taking out as much water as you can.
• In one bowl mix the egg and milk.
• in the second bowl mix flour and baking powder.
• in a third bowl mix bread crumbs .panko bread crombs,french fried onions,.
• garlic powder,pepper and salt.
• first dip all the beans into flour mixture coating evenly.
• Next dip all the beans into the egg/milk mixture,after that dip the beans into the bread crumb mixture coating thoroughly.
• place the coated beans in a dish a refrigerate for about 3 hours.(this allows the coating to completely stick to the beans).
• you can either deep fry these to a golden brown,or bake in the oven at 400 for about 25 minutes. i prefer them deep fried.

CRISPY GREEN BEANS WITH HORSERADISH-WASABI DIP

Steps:

• Make the dip by combining the buttermilk ranch dressing, cucumber, milk, horseradish, wasabi, salt, and cayenne pepper into a blender. Blend on low until well mixed. Pour into a small bowl and refrigerate. The dip will thicken as it chills.
• Place the broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the beans, cover, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until beans are bright green and tender, about 8 minutes. Immediately drain beans into a colander and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
• Combine the beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in another shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Working with a handful of beans at a time, dip each bean first into flour, then into the egg mixture, and then into the bread crumb mixture. Place beans on a plate until all are coated.
• Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a deep skillet (or use a deep fat fryer) over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the beans several at a time, without crowding, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and cool. Serve with horseradish-wasabi dip.

ALMOST-FAMOUS GREEN BEAN FRIES

Steps:

• Make the dip: Puree the dressing, cucumber, horseradish, milk, vinegar, wasabi powder, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Prepare the beans: Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the beans with a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking. Let cool in the water, then drain and pat dry.
• Whisk the egg and milk in a shallow bowl. Put 1/2 cup flour in another shallow bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup flour, the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste in another bowl.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the green beans in the flour and shake off the excess. One at a time, dip the beans in the egg mixture, dredge in the breadcrumb mixture and lay on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze until the coating is set, about 30 minutes.
• Heat 3 inches oil in a deep pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the green beans in batches until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the beans with tongs or a skimmer to a rack or paper towels to drain. Serve with the dip.