Description
A delicious and light snack or appetizer featuring crispy fried vegetables in a delicate batter, perfect for customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Assorted vegetables (such as sweet potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli)
- Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Whisking the Batter: In a bowl, mix the flour, cold water, egg, and baking powder to make a smooth batter.
- Heating the Oil: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Coating the Vegetables: Dip the assorted vegetables into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Frying to Perfection: Carefully place the battered vegetables into the hot oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Achieving Golden Brown Crispiness: Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Draining the Excess Oil: Remove the tempura and drain on paper towels.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with soy sauce or a spicy dipping sauce. Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg