Tempura Brussel Sprouts

Step 1

Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the oil, water and wasabi paste, then set aside. Trim the sprouts, then slice them in half. When the batter has rested, heat a deep pan of oil. Beat the egg white till almost stiff then fold into the batter mixture. Dip the sprouts into the batter, lift them out, then lower them, a few at a time, into the oil. Leave them to cook, turning them from time to time, for about 7 minutes until crisp and golden. Lift the fritters out with a draining spoon and put them briefly on to kitchen paper. Scatter over a little salt and serve them immediately, while they are still hot and crisp.