Ingredients

  • about 4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup beer (not dark)
  • 3/4 lb green beans, trimmed

Method

  • Heat 2 inches oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365°F
  • While oil is heating, make dipping sauce by stirring together soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
  • Whisk together flour and sesame seeds and whisk in beer until batter is smooth.
  • Toss about 10 beans in batter until coated. Add to oil 1 at a time (to keep separate) and fry, turning, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Transfer with tongs to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt to taste. Coat and fry remaining beans in same manner.
  • Serve beans with dipping sauce.