Best 3 Tempura Avocado Recipes

Tempura avocado is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. The avocado is coated in a light and crispy batter and then fried until golden brown. This results in a dish that is creamy and flavorful on the inside, and crispy and crunchy on the outside. Tempura avocado can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or tartar sauce. It can also be sprinkled with sesame seeds or green onions for added flavor.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TEMPURA FRIED AVOCADO BITES

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Chunks of ripe avocado are coated with tempura batter, then fried in hot oil until crisp for a tasty dipping snack.

Provided by Avocados from Mexico

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Avocados from Mexico

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large ripe Avocados from Mexico, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold club soda
½ cup ice water
Pinch of salt
Oil for frying

Steps:

Heat oil in a deep pan. Combine the flour, egg, cornstarch, club soda, ice water and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
Dip the avocado pieces in the batter, then drop gently into the hot oil. Fry the avocado pieces until they are crispy.
Remove and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 31 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

TEMPURA AVOCADO.

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I had a tempura avocado at a local Japanese restaurant and loved it. I am struggling to find a recipe online but found this on the FoodNetwork website from the show Follow That Food. There's more to the recipe with ahi tuna, but this is the portion that deals only with the avocado. Episode: Follow That Avocado

Provided by SVSOUZA

Categories Asian

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup flour, sifted
1 egg
1 cup cold water

Steps:

Prepare the tempura batter right before you are ready to fry.
The avocados should be peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices.
To make the batter, mix the flour, egg, and cold water together until all of the ingredients have combined.
Dip each avocado piece into the batter and fry until golden, approximately 1 minute.
Remove the fried avocado pieces and season.

TEMPURA AVOCADO WITH SHRIMP

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 cups rice bran oil, or canola oil
1/2 red onion, diced
3 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined, cut 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup thinly sliced bok choy
1 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons mirin, or white wine
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced green onions
2 cups tempura batter
4 avocados, large, seeded, skinned
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (mai ploy)
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Steps:

In a medium saute pan heat 3 tablespoons oil. Add the red onion, ginger, and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Then add the shrimp, cook for 2 minutes, and then add the bok choy, cabbage, bell peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes to wilt. Deglaze with mirin. Toss in sesame oil, soy sauce, black pepper, salt and green onions. Let mixture cool in a bowl.
Preheat Dutch oven with oil to 350 degrees F. Mix tempura batter with ice cold water. (pancake batter consistency)
Hollow out 2 tablespoons of avocado from center, add 1/8th of cooled shrimp mixture to cavity of avocado, mixture should sit in avocado securely with only 1/2 to 1/4 of mixture standing out of avocado. Firmly press the mixture into the avocado. Holding the avocado with shrimp mixture, dip entire unit into batter and gently lower into the oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. When cooked, remove and let drain on paper towels, serve hot.
Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

Tips for Making the Best Tempura Avocado:

Choose ripe avocados that are firm to the touch.
Cut the avocados into 1-inch thick slices.
Toss the avocado slices in a mixture of cornstarch, flour, and salt.
Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Gently drop the avocado slices into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Drain the avocado slices on paper towels.
Serve the tempura avocado with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Tempura avocado is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's a great way to enjoy the creamy texture and mild flavor of avocados. With a crispy tempura coating, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to try, give tempura avocado a try!