Tempura

Discover the perfect Tempura recipe! Light, crispy batter made from corn flour, baking soda, egg, and sparkling water, enveloping fresh carrots, pumpkin, red pepper, eggplant, asparagus, and succulent shrimp. Ideal for a delicious homemade Japanese-inspired feast!

  • 08 Apr 2024
  • Cook time 20 min
  • Prep time 20 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Tempura

Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with Tempura, a traditional Japanese dish known for its light and crispy batter. Using a blend of vegetables and shrimp, this recipe promises a delicious and satisfying experience. Gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup corn flour
50g
1 tsp baking soda
5g
1 egg
50g
1 cup sparkling water
230g
1 carrot
60g
4 cups pumpkin
480g
1 red pepper
80g
1 eggplant
450g
3/4 lb asparagus
340g
10 oz shrimps
280g

Instructions:

2. Heat the Oil:
- Fill a large, deep pan or wok with enough oil to submerge the vegetables and shrimps.
- Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

Tips:

- Make sure all the ingredients are cold, especially the sparkling water and egg, to ensure that the batter is light and crispy.

- Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.

- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can make the batter heavy.

- Fry the ingredients in small batches to maintain the oil temperature for crispiness.

- Drain the fried tempura on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.

Congratulations! You've successfully made Tempura, a dish that impresses with its delicate, crispy coating and flavorful interior. Enjoy your freshly cooked Tempura with a dipping sauce of your choice. Keep practicing and feel free to experiment with different ingredients to perfect your technique!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size510 grams
Energy
Calories 200kcal8%
Protein
Protein 16g11%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 30g9%
Fiber 7g19%
Sugar 11g11%
Fat
Fat 2.70g3%
Saturated 0.76g3%
Cholesterol 140mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 760ug85%
Choline 130mg24%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg33%
Vitamin B3 4.60mg29%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg27%
Vitamin B9 140ug35%
Vitamin B12 0.91ug38%
Vitamin C 44mg49%
Vitamin E 4.07mg27%
Vitamin K 44ug37%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 110mg8%
Copper, Cu 0.55mg0%
Iron, Fe 4.07mg37%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg16%
Phosphorus, P 340mg27%
Potassium, K 1040mg31%
Selenium, Se 30ug52%
Sodium, Na 460mg31%
Zinc, Zn 2.03mg18%
Water
Water 450g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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