Lunch: Tempura Vegetable Crudités Recipe | Myrecipes

Beer lightens the batter here, making this a good appetizer to serve with your favorite ale (or more of that same beer). The cake flour gives the coating a lighter texture.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Tempura Vegetable Crudités Recipe | Myrecipes

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

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

Instructions

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.
Mix mayonnaise and mustard together and serve on the side.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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