Tempura is a Japanese dish consisting of seafood, vegetables and/or other ingredients that have been battered and deep-fried. The batter is made from a mixture of flour, eggs, and water, and is often seasoned with salt, pepper, or other spices. Tempura is typically served with a dipping sauce, such as tentsuyu (a broth made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin), or a simple mixture of soy sauce and grated daikon radish. Deep frying the pork or beef gives it a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior. The combination of the savory meat and the crispy tempura batter makes this dish a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer pork or beef, deep frying them in tempura batter is a great way to enjoy these versatile meats.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
VEGETARIAN TEMPURA FRIED PEPPERS
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings of 2 to 3 appetizers each
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make a small slice in the peppers and remove seeds. Set aside on paper toweling to dry.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and saute zucchini, squash, eggplant, onion, and garlic until tender. Remove from heat and fold in bread crumbs and cheese, and set aside to let cool.
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl and add seltzer in a stream while whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat canola oil to 375 degrees F in a deep fryer.
- Stuff each pepper with a small amount of the vegetable stuffing. Then dip each stuffed pepper in the tempura coating and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling and serve warm.
DEEP FRIED PORK OR BEEF TEMPURA
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly pound meat. Slice meat into strips, 1/2 x 4 inch. Mix flour, egg, and milk together. Dip meat into the batter. Coat with bread crumbs. Deep fry in preheated oil at 360 degrees. Cook until golden brown. Serves 4 people.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
DEEP FRIED PORK STEAK
This is a recipe that I put together one night and happened to write down as I was doing it. It's now one of our weekly meals.
Provided by wellsteins
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep fat fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, garlic powder, seasoned salt, chili powder, cinnamon, coriander, basil, cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, and salt. Place pork steaks in the bag one at a time; seal, and shake to coat.
- One at a time, place pork steak into hot oil, and cook until it turns deep brown and floats. Remove to paper towels. Repeat process with remaining pork steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1591.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
HOW TO MAKE CRISPY TEMPURA AT HOME RECIPE BY TASTY
Rie teaches you all the tips and tricks you need to make perfect tempura at home every time. Try it with some of the classics as shown here, or swap in your own favorite vegetables and seafood.
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make the tempura batter: Sift the flour into a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and water until lightly frothy. Add the flour in 3 additions, stirring with chopsticks just to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the shrimp: Trim the tails, then use your knife to scrape the dirt and water from the remaining tail shell. Cut small incisions crosswise on both the top and bottom of the shrimp. This will prevent the shrimp from curling up as it cooks. Do not cut too deep, or the shrimp will fall apart. Pat the shrimp dry between paper towels, then refrigerate until ready to fry.
- Prepare the eggplant: Trim the stem, then cut in half lengthwise. Leaving the top ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) intact, cut 5-6 ½-inch (¼ cm) thick slices down the length of the eggplant.
- Fry the kabocha squash: Fill a medium pot about halfway with oil. Heat over medium heat until it reaches 320°F (160°C).
- Coat the kabocha wedges lightly with flour, dusting off any excess. Dip the wedges in the tempura batter. Fry in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Let any excess oil drip off, then transfer to a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- Fry the eggplant: Increase the oil temperature to 340°F (170°C).
- Coat the eggplant lightly with flour, dusting off any excess. Dip in the tempura batter. Fry in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to the wire rack to drain.
- Fry the shrimp: Increase the oil temperature to 350°F (180°C).
- Lightly coat the shrimp with flour, dusting off any excess. Dip in the tempura batter. Add the shrimp to the hot oil. Dip your fingers into the tempura batter and drizzle over the shrimp. This will make them extra crunchy. Fry the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to the wire rack to drain.
- Serve the tempura immediately with dipping sauce or seasoned salt alongside.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 9 grams
VEGETABLE TEMPURA
Crisp and delicious vegetable tempura makes an impressive Japanese appetizer. Serve with the dipping sauce or simply with soy sauce if you prefer a vegetarian option.
Provided by ChefJackie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk light soy sauce, mirin, and dashi granules together in a bowl for the sauce; set aside.
- Whisk water and egg yolks together in a bowl until well combined. Sift in flour and whisk until just combined; batter will be a bit lumpy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a deep saucepan until very hot, but not smoking.
- Dip sweet potato, onion, bell pepper, green beans, and shiitake mushrooms one by one into the batter and transfer immediately into the hot oil. Deep-fry tempura in batches, making sure to not overcrowd the wok, until batter is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat until all vegetables have been used. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
MIXED TEMPURA
A traditional Japanese dish of meat and vegetables coated with a tempura batter and then deep fried. Serve this with tempura dipping sauce and steamed rice. Tempura is a very versatile dish that can be made with seafood, chicken, or beef and any of your favorite vegetables. This recipe is done with king prawns, broccoli, mushrooms and red peppers, but among my favorite is chicken, zucchini, green beans, carrots and sweet potatoes.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Japanese
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact. Cut a slit in the underside of each prawn (this will prevent them curling).
- Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the center and add the iced water and egg yolk. Stir with chopsticks (or fork) until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Fill a deep heavy-based pan one third full of oil and heat to 350 degrees F, or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil turns golden in 15 seconds.
- Dip the prawns in flour to coat, shake off any excess, then dip in the batter. cook the prawns in batches until crisp and light golden. Drain on crumpled paper towels. Repeat with the vegetables. Serve the tempura immediately with tempura dipping sauce or soy sauce.
- Note: Tempura should have a very light batter and needs to be served as soon as it is cooked. Be sure that the water is ice cold as this helps to lighten the batter. If you are unsure, add a few ice cubes. If you use plain flour, add a little extra water to help thin the batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 222.1, Sodium 136.1, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 19.8
DEEP FRIED PORK OR BEEF TEMPURA
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly pound meat. Slice meat into strips, 1/2 x 4 inch. Mix flour, egg, and milk together. Dip meat into the batter. Coat with bread crumbs. Deep fry in preheated oil at 360 degrees. Cook until golden brown. Serves 4 people.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality pork or beef that is thinly sliced and tender.
- Be sure to marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help tenderize it and add flavor.
- Use a light coating of tempura batter on the meat so that it doesn't become too heavy or greasy.
- Fry the meat in hot oil until it is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the tempura immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Deep-fried pork or beef tempura is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can create a tempura that is crispy, flavorful, and sure to impress your friends and family.
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