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This weekend April 23rd-25th, 2010 is Stockton’s 25th annual asparagus festival. You can expect approximately 60,000-80,000 celebrating and enjoying the Stockton downtown waterfront from 10 AM to 7 PM all three days. For general information, activities, entertainment & more go to http://www.asparagusfest.com/

Deep Fried Asparagus

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. celery salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup cold flat beer
• 3 pounds (2 cups) raw whole asparagus, cleaned and cut above the white end
• Peanut oil (enough to fill a pan 2 inches)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all ingredients except asparagus and oil in a bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Dip asparagus individually in the batter and deep-fry them in at least 2 inches of peanut oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 6 servings.