TEMPURA
Tempura is a popular Japanese deep-fried dish of seafood and vegetables encased in a light yet crispy batter. Learn how to make perfect tempura at home!
Provided by Namiko Chen
Categories Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Then, lower the heat and let it simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Follow these instructions to straighten the shrimp, so it looks gorgeous. Pat the shrimp dry and make sure the moisture is completely removed from the shrimp.
- Cut all the vegetables (except the eggplant) ¼-inch thick. For the eggplant, cut off and discard the stem and calyx, then cut it in half lengthwise. With the cut side flat on the cutting board, cut the eggplant lengthwise into very thin slices (about ⅛ inch or 3 mm), being careful to leave the bottom tip intact by 1 inch (2.5 cm) so the slices stay connected. Then, gently press down on the slices to fan them out. Repeat with the other eggplant half.
- In a medium-sized pot, heat 1½ inches to 2 inches (3-5 cm) of the oil to 350°F (180°C).
- While the oil is heating up, start preparing the tempura batter. Add the egg and the iced water into a 2-cup measuring cup (or any bowl). Whisk the egg mixture vigorously and discard the foam on the surface.
- Sift the flour into a large bowl. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the flour. Mix the batter, but do not overmix; it's okay to leave some lumps in the batter. Keep the batter cold at all times (store it in the refrigerator if needed). Make the batter right before deep-frying to avoid activating the wheat gluten.
- Check the oil temperature with a thermometer to make sure the oil is 350°F (180°C). You can also use wooden chopsticks to check; when you dip your chopsticks in the oil and see small bubbles forming, it's ready for deep-frying. Please note that sweet potatoes and kabocha require a lower cooking temperature (320ºF/160℃). If you want to read more deep-frying tips, please read this post.
- Deep-fry starting with the cleaner and less astringent ingredients. For example, the cooking order would be shiso first, followed by the mushrooms, eggplant, shrimp, sweet potatoes, and kabocha. Make sure your ingredients are dry before dipping them in the batter; if they're wet, dry them with a paper towel first. While the tempura is frying, the moisture from the ingredients will evaporate and the tempura will become crispy. However, if the ingredients have extra moisture, the tempura will become soggy after deep-frying.
- When the oil reaches the right temperature, dip one piece of vegetable or shrimp in the batter, let the excess drip off for a second or two, and very gently place it into the hot oil. Continue dipping and adding one piece at a time. For the shrimp, sprinkle some flour or potato starch (or cornstarch) over it before dipping to help the tempura batter adhere. For the shiso leaves, sprinkle a bit of sifted flour on the back of the leaf, dip only the back of the leaf into the batter, and deep-fry for 15 seconds. The flour acts as a glue and the batter tends to stay on the ingredients better.
- Deep-fry the ingredients until golden brown. Do not crowd the pot because the oil temperature will drop quickly. Remember, your ingredients should take up no more than about half of the oil surface area at any one time. Here's the rough cooking time for each of the ingredients: Shiso (350ºF/180ºC, 20-30 seconds), mushrooms (350ºF/180ºC, 1 min), eggplant (350ºF/180ºC, 1 min), shrimp (350ºF/180ºC, 2 minutes), sweet potatoes (320ºF/160℃, 3 mins), and kabocha (320ºF/160℃, 2-3 mins). Note that sweet potatoes and kabocha require a lower cooking temperature than the rest of the tempura ingredients.
- Transfer the tempura to a wire rack or a plate lined with a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
- Between batches, clean the oil by scooping up the crumbs (called tenkasu), which will burn and turn the oil darker if left in the pot.
- Grate the daikon and squeeze the liquid out. Prepare 3-4 Tbsp of warm tentsuyu in individual small bowls and serve the grated daikon on the side.
- Put 1 Tbsp of the grated daikon in the sauce and dip the tempura in the sauce to enjoy.
- You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and in the freezer for 2 weeks. Reheat the tempura at 350ºF (180ºC) in the oven until warm and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 473 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TEMPURA BATTER
Make this batter and then use it immediately -- you'll want to have your cooking oil hot and ready to go, as well as have prepped all the items to be fried.
Provided by Food Network
Time 5m
Yield 4 1/4 cups batter
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix the egg yolks and seltzer together with a whisk or a pair of chopsticks until smooth. Drop the flour in all at once, then mix, stopping when there are still small lumps in the batter. Stir in the ice cubes.
- Dip your chosen tempura ingredients in the batter, and fry until crispy and pale gold in color.
TEMPURA BATTER
Easy and delightful results every time. Using the egg whites only results in the light color of the finished product.
Provided by Daddy Cooks
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat egg whites in a bowl until frothy. Fold flour and cold water into egg whites until batter is just barely mixed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, Sodium 19.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
TEMPURA BATTER
Seltzer water makes Japanese-style Tempura Batter light and airy. This recipe from Food Network Kitchen is perfect for frying vegetables, meats and seafood.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients. Use as batter for meats and vegetables.
TEMPURA
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, lightly beat egg yolk and pour in ice water, slightly mix. Add the flour all at once, stroke a few times with a fork just until ingredients are loosely combined. The batter should be somewhat lumpy.
- 4 servings
- In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, combine mirin, soy sauce and sugar. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a bowl, add grated radish and ginger just before serving.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375 degrees F in a wok or deep-fryer. Flavor with sesame oil. Dry the vegetables well. Dust shrimp and vegetables in flour to soak up remaining moisture, shake off excess. Dip the shrimp and vegetables into the batter one by one. Drop 6 pieces at a time in hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes. To keep the oil clean, skim the small bits of batter that float in the oil between batches. Remove the fried pieces from the oil and drain on a paper towel for a few seconds. Serve with dipping sauce.
EASY TEMPURA BATTER RECIPE
This quick and easy authentic Japanese tempura batter requires only egg, ice water, and flour. Follow a few simple steps and you'll get excellent results.
Provided by Setsuko Yoshizuka
Categories Appetizer Side Dish Ingredient
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, sift the flour once or twice to remove any clumps and to make it light and soft. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, gently beat egg until the yolk and egg whites are just barely incorporated.
- Combine the water and ice cubes in a cup. Using a strainer, strain the water (you should have 1 cup of ice-cold water) and add it to the bowl with the beaten egg. Make sure you do not actually add ice cubes to the tempura batter.
- Add the sifted flour into the bowl with the egg and water mixture and lightly combine the flour using chopsticks . Be careful not to overmix the batter; it should be a little lumpy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 2 cups batter (2 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
1-1-1 TEMPURA BATTER
I use this everytime I make onion rings, hot poppers and other fried finger food. Once you use it for the first time, you won't have to reach for the recipe again, cuz it's so easy. To make more, just change the 1-1-1 to 2-2-2 or more.
Provided by Krsi Sue
Categories Healthy
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together with whisk until smooth.
- Dip your favorite food for frying, remove and fry the food in hot grease.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 80.6, Carbohydrate 95.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 19.2
TEMPURA BATTER
quick and easy
Provided by sara66
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- mix all the flours together
- gently add iced liquid
- briefly stir- can stay lumpy but do not overstir
- dip ingredients immediately into batter and deep fry in hot oil
TEMPURA BATTER
I found this recipe on a cornstarch box in 1982 and what a great recipe. It is not only easy, but saves money not having to buy it ready made. I use it for cut up vegetables, fish and onion rings.
Provided by pressurecooker
Categories Healthy
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In bowl mix first 5 ingredients; add water and egg and then stir till smooth,.
- This batter is enough for 4 cups vegetables or 1 pound of fish or meat cut up.
FAVORITE TEMPURA BATTER
A thin batter used for coating deep fried shrimp or vegetables. Easy, crispy coating that taste great.
Provided by brenda-ohio
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 60 shrimp
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk the ingredients together and add the prepared veggies or shrimp into the bowl.
- Fold to coat evenly.
- Carefully drop individual pieces into hot oil of choice.
- Fry until lightly browned.
- Remove from oil with slotted utensil to paper towels.
- Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.3, Fat 0.1, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 41.8, Carbohydrate 2.4, Protein 0.2
JAPANESE VERY LIGHT TEMPURA BATTER
Wonderfully delicate batter and easy to make. Use it for cut up vegetables, shrimp and other seafood. Make sure the vegetables are dry before dipping in the batter. This is best made just before using.
Provided by Jangomango
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Break the egg into a bowl containing the iced water and whisk until frothy.
- Add baking soda and flour.
- Beat until the flour is just mixed in.
- Do not over beat.
- Batter should be so thin that the merest wisp clings to the vegetables dipped in it.
- If it seems too thick, add a little more iced water, and keep the batter cold.
BASIC TEMPURA BATTER
This tempura mix can be used to batter vegetables, anchovies, sage leaves or squid - perfect for creating deep-fried party snacks.
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Snack, Treat
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To make the batter, mix the flours with a pinch of sea salt. Whisk in the sparkling water and crushed ice then you are ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 0.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 0.8 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium
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