Marcuss Tempura Fries Recipes

TEMPURA FRIED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
• In a large bowl add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix to combine. Whisk in the soda water and mix until a batter is formed. Dip the beans in the batter being sure to shake off the excess. Fry the beans in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray to drain. Arrange the beans on a platter and serve with warm cranberry sauce.
• Cook's Note: When frying the beans, make sure the fryer basket is submerged into the oil. Drop string beans into the basket in the oil to ensure the beans do not stick to the basket when cooking.

MCDONALD'S® FRIES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with water; let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Place potatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water; add sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Place bowl in the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Spread potatoes out in a baking dish, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Working in batches, fry potatoes in hot oil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Working in batches again, fry potatoes in hot oil until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Season fries with sea salt.

MARCUS'S TEMPURA FRIES

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, peel and cut potatoes into 3 1/2-by-1/2-inch pieces. Transfer pieces to a large bowl. Run potatoes under cold water until the water runs clear, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine panko and cornflakes; set aside.
• In a deep pot, heat 3 inches oil over medium-high heat until it reaches between 280 degrees and 300 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer. Drain potatoes in a colander. Pat dry with a kitchen towel. Add potatoes to hot oil in batches and fry for 2 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Transfer to a freezer until well chilled. Remove chilled potatoes from freezer and coat with beaten eggs and then panko mixture.
• Reheat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 360 degrees. Add potatoes in batches and fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a clean paper towel-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS TEMPURA FRIES

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup each flour and cornstarch with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 3/4 cup cold seltzer. Dip 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and peeled) in the batter, then deep-fry in batches in 350˚ vegetable oil until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with ponzu sauce for dipping.

TEMPURA FRIED AVOCADO BITES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep pan. Combine the flour, egg, cornstarch, club soda, ice water and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
• Dip the avocado pieces in the batter, then drop gently into the hot oil. Fry the avocado pieces until they are crispy.
• Remove and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM FRIES WITH PONZU DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Sauce: Mix the soy sauce, Ketjap Manis, Thai fish sauce, Mirin and rice wine vinegar.
• Add the ginger and marinate overnight.
• Strain the sauce through a fine chinois or sieve.
• For the Fries: Remove the stems and the gills from the bottom of the Portobello mushrooms.
• Cut the mushrooms like steak fries.
• Lightly dust the mushrooms with 2 tablespoons of flour.
• Mix the remaining flour, club soda, eggs and kosher salt to form a batter.
• Dip the Portobello fries in this tempura batter.
• Blanch the fires in the Canola oil at 325 degrees F.
• Drain on a dry towel and let cool.
• Heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
• Cook the blanched fries in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
• Drain on a dry towel and season with the sea salt.

MARCUS'S FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• In a deep pot, heat 3 inches of oil over medium-high heat until it registers 360 degrees on a deep-frying thermometer.
• In a medium bowl, combine dill, beer, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Carefully pour the beer mixture into the flour mixture, and stir until combined. Chill batter in refrigerator, about 20 minutes.
• Pat fish dry with paper towels. Dredge fish lightly in flour. Remove batter from refrigerator. Coat each piece of fish, one by one, with the chilled batter. Transfer immediately to the hot oil in batches. Fry until just lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, gently transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain, about 2 minutes. Return fish to the hot oil, and fry again until golden brown. The cooking time will vary depending on the variety of fish. Drain on a clean paper towel-lined baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with lemon and lime wedges, tempura fries, and aioli.