Are you craving a crispy and light vegetable tempura that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! This article will guide you through the art of creating the perfect extra crisp vegetable tempura, a delightful dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables with a golden-brown, crispy coating. With the right ingredients, techniques, and a little bit of patience, you can easily master this Japanese culinary delight at home. So, gather your vegetables, prepare your tempura batter, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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CRISPY TEMPURA VEGETABLES
Let's be real about tempura for a minute. It's crispy, it's fried, AND it's not another potato dish. That's an automatic win to me. Plus, the fact that it's vegetables has me convinced that it's healthy.
Provided by Chaya Lichtenstein
Categories Appetizers, Vegetable Side, Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Begin by washing, drying, and cutting an assortment of vegetables into bite-sized, oblong, or square pieces, about ¼- to ⅓-inch thick. The thicker the vegetable, the longer it will have to cook. Potatoes and root vegetables need to be blanched before using; softer veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, and eggplant do not. 2. Whisk egg yolk and club soda in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in tapioca starch, salt, and baking soda until a thin batter forms. Do not overbeat the mixture; it should remain slightly lumpy looking. 3. Add a few ice cubes to keep the batter cool. When oil is heated up to 375°F, dip some of the sliced, DRY vegetables into the tempura batter; make sure pieces are coated on all sides. If batter is not sticking, roll vegetables first in tapioca starch and then in batter. Let extra batter drip back into the bowl or it will form little pieces that burn quickly, giving a burnt taste to your oil and therefore your fried veggies. Be sure oil covers vegetables completely. Don't crowd vegetables. 4. Cook for 30 seconds to 1½ minutes (watch carefully, times aren't precise) on each side, or until golden brown. Tempura mixture should be made right before you are ready to actually fry vegetables. 5. Serve as is or with aioli. Recipe published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller magazine Pesach 2016. Subscribe Now.
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EXTRA-CRISP VEGETABLE TEMPURA
Club soda gives the batter a lighter texture so this tempura fries up extra crisply.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk together egg yolk, salt, and club soda. Gently fold in rice flour or cornstarch.
- Heat 1 inch oil to 375 degrees in a high-sided skillet Dip vegetables in batter and fry in batches until tender and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
CRISPY VEGETABLE TEMPURA RECIPE
Crispy Vegetable Tempura Recipe is a light batter fried vegetables like baby corn, carrot, bell peppers and broccoli. The tempura batter is made sometimes with sparkling water in order to keep it light and aerated. The batter is then kept cold by adding some ice cubes and made quick only for small batches for frying. The concept was first got from the Portuguese which was then popularised in Japan. Serve the Crispy Vegetable Tempura Recipe, along with a Spicy Chicken Manchurian, Thai Style Noodles With Spinach And Leeks Recipe and a Aish el Saraya as a dessert for a special weekend dinner with friends and family. If you liked the Crispy Vegetable Tempura Recipe, take look at our favorite Asian recipes below: Asian Style Tofu Curry with Roasted Eggplants Lettuce Wrap Recipe with Asian Style Roasted Vegetables Cold Asian Noodle Salad Flavoured With Peanuts And Sesame
Provided by Archana's Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield Makes: 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To begin making the Crispy Vegetable Tempura Recipe, let's keep the vegetables cut and ready.
- To prepare the tempura batter, add maida, egg, salt and pepper and 1 cup water and start beating to form a thin batter.
- Add some ice cubes to the batter and keep it ready. Heat a kadai with oil and leave it to get hot enough to fry the vegetables.
- Slowly add the vegetables into the tempura batter, dip them well and carefully drop them inside the hot oil.
- Fry the vegetables it crisps up and drain Crispy Vegetable Tempura over a paper napkin. Do the same for the rest.
- Serve the Crispy Vegetable Tempura Recipe, along with a Spicy Chicken Manchurian, Thai Style Noodles With Spinach And Leeks Recipe and a Aish el Saraya as a dessert for a special weekend dinner with friends and family.
VEGETABLE TEMPURA
Tempura batter is very handy and easy to make. You can use it with just about any vegetable, as long as they are cut thin enough so that the vegetable can just cook and soften in the same time as it takes for the batter to crisp. These can be eaten alone as a starter with a good sprinkle of rock salt, halves of lemon or lime and possibly some of the dips. The battered vegetables also make a nice side dish, especially with simply cooked meat or fish and a salad.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add all the flour to a bowl. With the handle of a spoon, or a chopstick, mix, and stir in the ice-cold water until the mixture is slightly thicker than buttermilk consistency. Make a point of not mixing thoroughly, as tempura is renowned for lumps of flour.
- Dip sliced vegetables (zucchini, onions, eggplants, carrots, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, string beans, broccoli, wild mushrooms, fresh herbs, and bok choy) any vegetables will work but these are the most commonly used) into the batter mixture and shake off any excess.
- Deep fry vegetables in a wok or deep fat fryer (you can use a frying pan if you do not have anything else, you just need about 7cm/3 inches of clean oil) at 200C/400F/Gas 6 until the batter is light golden in color and crisp. (Any large amounts of hot oil in a kitchen, especially in woks which are not always that sturdy, scare me, please be careful and do not leave the pan unattended.) Turn the vegetables at intervals to ensure that both sides are cooked equally and then fish them out with a slotted spoon, shaking off any excess oil. Place them on kitchen paper towels and eat as soon as possible. The reason that I keep going on about eating them so quickly is because as your hot cooked vegetables cool down inside the batter they begin to steam, making them less crisp as time goes on. Good tempura should be crispy and is one of those things that should be made and cooked quickly and eaten straight away.
- Pour the rice wine vinegar into a small bowl. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Taste for sweetness. Add cilantro, chile, and garlic and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for 10 minutes to 1 hour, for flavors to combine.;
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
BAKED VEGETABLE TEMPURA
This appetizer is a super easy and delicious way to start any Asian-inspired meal. Enjoy!
Provided by deb
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 41m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
- Combine panko and salt together in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in a separate small bowl. Combine broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, winter squash, onion, and green beans together in a large bowl; add flour and toss to coat evenly.
- Shake excess flour from each vegetable piece, dip into beaten egg and press into panko mixture. Gently toss between your hands so any panko crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place vegetables onto prepared baking sheet; do not stack.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, turning occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add green onion. Serve sauce alongside vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 2203 mg, Sugar 14.6 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
TEMPURA VEGGIE PLATTER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, all purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, sparkling water, large carrot, asparagus, broccoli, large zucchini, Heluva Good!® Buttermilk Ranch Dip
Provided by Heluva Good
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a large, high-walled skillet with 2 inches of canola oil. Heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set a wire rack on top.
- While the oil heats, make the tempura batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the sparkling water until the batter just comes together, about 1 minute.
- Working in small batches, use tongs or a fork to dip the carrot sticks, asparagus, broccoli florets, and zucchini sticks in the batter until completely covered. Let any excess batter drip off, then transfer to the hot oil and fry, flipping occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until the tempura is crispy and golden brown. Transfer to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining vegetables.
- Serve tempura warm with Heluva Good!® Buttermilk Ranch Dip.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give you the best results. If you don't have fresh vegetables, you can use frozen vegetables, but they will not be as crispy.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a light batter. A heavy batter will make the vegetables greasy and soggy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will not cook evenly.
- Cook the vegetables in hot oil. The oil should be hot enough to cause the batter to sizzle immediately.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will be tough and chewy.
Conclusion:
Vegetable tempura is a delicious and healthy appetizer or side dish. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your vegetable tempura is crispy, flavorful, and delicious.
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