Gluten-Free Tempura Asparagus with Matcha Salt

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup white rice flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large egg yolk room temp
• 3/4 cup seltzer water cold
• 1 pound asparagus washed, dried, and ends snapped off and discarded
• salt optional
• togarashi optional
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flaky salt like maldon
• 1/2 teaspoon matcha high-quality, I use Encha Latte Grade Organic Matcha
• 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon mirin sweet rice wine
• chives Optional:, for garnish