Tempura



Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 2 mins to 3 minsper batch
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Tempura
Ingredients
  • 12
    ounces fresh or frozen shelled medium shrimp or scallops
  • 1
    small sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1
    cup halved fresh mushrooms or 1-inch cubed eggplant
  • 3
    ounces fresh green beans or fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3
    green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3/4
    cup parsley sprigs
  • Tempura Dipping Sauce (see recipe below)
  • Tempura condiments (optional); grated gingerroot, grated daikon, or lemon or lime wedges
  • Cooking oil for deep-fat frying
  • 1
    slightly beaten egg yolk
  • 1
    cup ice water
  • 1
    cup all-purpose flour
Directions

1. Thaw shrimp or scallops, if frozen; rinse. Using paper towels, thoroughly dry seafood, vegetables, and parsley. Prepare Tempura Dipping Sauce and Tempura condiments, if desired. In a wok, deep-fat fryer, or 2-quart saucepan, heat 1-1/2 to 2 inches oil to 365 degree F.

2. Just before frying, prepare batter. In a medium mixing bowl mix egg yolk and ice water. Add flour; stir just until combined.

3. To serve, give each person a small bowl of sauce. Pass condiments; add to sauce, as desired. Dip seafood, vegetables, and parsley into batter. Fry, a few pieces at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes or until light golden, turning once. Remove from oil; drain well. Dip into sauce mixture. Makes 6 servings.

Tempura Dipping Sauce

Yield: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1
    cup Dashi
  • 1/4
    cup sake or dry sherry
  • 1/4
    cup soy sauce
  • 1
    teaspoon sugar
Directions

In a saucepan combine 1 cup Dashi (see recipe below), sake or dry sherry, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to boiling; stir until sugar dissolves. Serve warm. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts (Tempura)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 355,
  • Protein (gm) 17,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 23,
  • Fat, total (gm) 21,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 121,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 8,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 8,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 3,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 3936,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 17,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 3,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 60,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 713,
  • Potassium (mg) 301,
  • Calcium (DV %) 61,
  • Iron (DV %) 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Dashi for Dipping Sauce

Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 4 1/4
    cups water
  • 1
    3 1/2 inch square of dried kelp (konbu)
  • 1/2
    cup bonito flakes (katsuo-bushi)
Directions

In a medium saucepan bring 4 1/4 cups water and 1, 3 1/2-inch square of dried kelp (konbu) to boiling; immediately remove kelp. Stir in 1/2 cup bonito flakes (katsuo-bushi). Remove from heat; let stand for 2 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. (Do not freeze.) Use Dashi as directed in recipe. Makes 4 cups. (Tip: When you are in a hurry, substitute dashi-no-moto prepared according to package direction for dashi.)

Nutrition Facts (Tempura)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 355,
  • Protein (gm) 17,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 23,
  • Fat, total (gm) 21,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 121,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 8,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 8,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 3,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 3936,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 17,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 3,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 60,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 713,
  • Potassium (mg) 301,
  • Calcium (DV %) 61,
  • Iron (DV %) 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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