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Tempura Recipe

Crispy, golden Tempura: a fun and delicious party dish! Customize it with your favorite seafood and vegetables – even fruit! This easy recipe delivers light, airy batter and perfectly cooked ingredients in just 20 minutes. Impress your guests with this elegant yet simple Japanese classic.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 214.2 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Tempura 25

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tempura

  • Egg Yolks
  • ½ cup ice water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Enough vegetable or canola oil to fill your pot/wok to about 3 inches deep

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How to Make Tempura

  1. Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a large, deep pot or wok.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and ½ cup ice water until light and frothy.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup all-purpose flour, ensuring there are no lumps. Whisk gently from the bottom of the bowl.
  4. Avoid overmixing; a slightly lumpy batter is key to achieving a light and crispy texture. Some flour will remain on the top.
  5. Pat your chosen seafood (e.g., 1 cup shrimp, ½ cup scallops) and vegetables (e.g., 1 cup broccoli florets, ½ cup sliced bell peppers) completely dry with paper towels.
  6. Dip each piece into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
  7. Carefully add a few pieces of seafood and vegetables to the hot oil at a time, avoiding overcrowding.
  8. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces (e.g., soy sauce, tempura sauce, sweet chili sauce).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

4g

Carbs

13g

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