Best 9 Tempura Batter Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Tempura batter dipping sauce, a classic Japanese condiment, adds a delightful blend of flavors and textures to tempura, a popular Japanese dish. Whether you are a seasoned tempura chef or a home cook looking to explore new culinary horizons, finding the best recipe for tempura batter dipping sauce is key to elevating your tempura experience. This article delves into the world of tempura dipping sauces, providing insights into the ingredients, flavors, and techniques used to create the perfect accompaniment to your tempura dishes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DIPPING SAUCE FOR TEMPURA VEGETABLES



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This dipping sauce hits so many flavor notes-salty, sweet, sour, umami. It's the perfect accompaniment to termpura vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 one-ounce piece ginger root
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Using a ginger grater or the fine side of a box grater, grate ginger root. Fold a 12-inch square of cheesecloth into quarters. Place the grated ginger in corner of cheesecloth. Working over a medium bowl, tightly wring the ginger in order to extract the juice. Discard the cheesecloth and the remaining root.
  • Add the soy sauce, fish sauce, 3 tablespoons water, mirin, scallion, lemon juice, and vinegar to the ginger juice. Whisk to combine. Dipping sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.

TEMPURA DIPPING SAUCE



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The traditional Japanese dipping sauce for shrimp or vegetable tempura. This is the full-flavored version - unlike the thinner, watery, less robust sauce being served in some restaurants. Serve in small bowls at each setting. Optionally, provide grated fresh ginger and grated daikon to mix into sauce.

Provided by CRIMSON667

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup water
1 tablespoon dashi granules
¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in dashi, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in mirin and soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 452.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ULTIMATE TEMPURA BATTER & TENTSUYU DIPPING SAUCE



Ultimate Tempura Batter & Tentsuyu Dipping Sauce image

I got this recipe out of an authentic Japanese Cuisine book, I tried it because it was simple and seemed legit and it was WONDERFUL! My whole, non-cultural family loved it, even my brother who hardly eats anything (besides mac & cheese and McDonald's) said it was awesome! EDIT: Site editors added complementary sauce recipe on 10/4/21.

Provided by Esuka

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 25-35 vegetable pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups ice water
1 3/4 cups flour, sifted
3 tablespoons dashi
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl place the egg yolks.
  • Add iced water gradually, stirring (preferably with hashi(chopsticks)) and blending well.
  • Add flour all at once, stir BRIEFLY; that is well enough to coat but leave the lumps and bumps!
  • To fry vegetables heat a large frying pan with a half-inch oil (or more if necessary) and heat on high.
  • Coat selected large vegetables in batter and fry for a minute or two on each side.
  • To make the tentsuyu sauce, mix all three ingredients and serve in small dipping bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 45.1, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.2

SOFT SHELL CRAB WITH TEMPURA BATTER AND DIPPING SAUCES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 19

corn or peanut oil, for frying
soft-shell crabs
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup seltzer water, ice cold
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
2 1/2 cups Balsamic vinegar
1 cup Port wine
1 onion, diced
3 cups red pepper juice
1/4 cup honey
1 cup Port wine
Salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon arrowroot
1/4 cup Wasabi powder
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • For Tempura Batter: Whisk together ingredients. Can be used for up to 1 hour. Keep cold!
  • For Crabs: Heat 1/4-inch of corn or peanut oil in a heavy skillet until very hot but not smoking. Fry the crabs in batches for about 2 minutes on the first side, then turn and fry for another minute. The crust should be golden. Be prepared the crabs will split when you fry them; a splatter screen will come in handy.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve with dipping sauces.
  • For Balsamic Syrup: Put all ingredients together and reduce over medium heat, down to 1/4 of its liquid. Strain and discard onion.
  • For Red Pepper Syrup: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Reduce down to 3/4 of a cup. Thicken with the arrowroot.
  • For Wasabi Cream: Dissolve Wasabi in water. Whisk in creme fraiche and lemon juice. Season with salt.

TEMPURA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 egg yolk
1 cup ice water
1 cup rice flour
1/2 cup mirin or sake
1/2 cup Tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup grated daikon radish
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 tablespoons sesame oil, for flavoring frying oil
1 cup flour, for dusting
1/2 pound large shrimp, cleaned, tails on
1/2 pound scallops
1 cup broccoli florets
1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally in strips
4 ounces Chinese green beans, ends trimmed
4 ounces mushrooms
5 stalks asparagus, ends trimmed
1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
2 Japanese eggplants, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices

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.

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY TEMPURA AT HOME RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 cup cake flour, sifted, plus more for dusting
1 cup ice cold water
1 large egg, cold
4 jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined, tail-on
2 japanese eggplants
canola oil, for frying
3 oz kabocha squash, sliced into wedges

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 BATTER



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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

2 egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup cold water

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

VEGETABLE TEMPURA WITH SOY & DIPPING SAUCE



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These crisp Japanese-style treats are great for nibbles or a veggie main course.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Snack, Starter, Vegetable

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

100g (approx) each of a mix of firm vegetables, cut into bite-size pieces, such as aubergine, broccoli, courgette, mushrooms, red pepper and sweet potatoes
tempura batter (see below)
groundnut or sunflower oil, for deep frying
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp sugar
1 lemon, zest only

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Make the batter (see right). Cover a baking tray with sheets of kitchen paper. Start to heat a deep-fat frying pan or large wok a third full of oil and have the frying basket, or slotted spoon to hand
  • When the oil reaches 190C dip some of the prepared veg briefly into the batter, shake off any excess, then lower straight into the hot oil. Don't crowd the frying basket. Fry for about 2 mins until light golden and crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Repeat with the remaining vegetables in batches, dipping into the batter just before you fry them and remember to let the oil heat back up to temperature between each batch. Keep the tempura warm in the oven, leaving the door slightly ajar so that they stay crisp. They are best served immediately on a warm plate with the sauce alongside for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 2.08 milligram of sodium

JAPANESE TAKE-OUT TEMPURA WITH DIPPING SAUCE



Japanese Take-Out Tempura With Dipping Sauce image

Tempura, the classic Japanese dish of lightly battered and fried vegetables and seafood, reflects all the essential qualities of Japanese cooking using the freshest ingredients and paying close attention to the details and techniques employed. The best tempura is light, crispy, and not greasy. Making it is really not that complicated and is best done as a group activity, so rally the troops. Round up a few hands to cut vegetables while you dip and fry. You'll be an expert at making tempura in no time. From the Take-Out Menu Cookbook.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 70 appetizer pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon ichiban dashi (see Japanese Take-Out Miso Soup recipe)
2 tablespoons mirin or 1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons sake or 3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 (1 inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and grated (1 teaspoon)
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
1 cup club soda, chilled
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 zucchini, cut on the diagonal into 12 slices, no more that 1/4-inch thick
1 yellow squash, cut on the diagonal into 12 slices, no more than 1/4-inch thick
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 12 slices, no more than 1/4-inch thick
1 head broccoli, separated into medium-sized (two-bite)
1/2 small red onion, peeled, cut in half, then sliced into 1/4-inch slices
12 small mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp cloth and cut in half if large
12 medium shrimp, shelled, deveined, and butterflied
6 scallops, cut in half horizonally
lemon wedge, for serving
grated daikon radish, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the dipping sauce: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add the dashi. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients. Let cool and serve at room temperature.
  • In a 2-3 quart pot set over medium-high heat, heat 2 inches of oil to 360º.
  • To make the batter: Combine the egg and salt in a medium bowl and beat with a fork until mixed. Add the club soda and stir gently to mix. Sift the flour and cornstarch into the egg mixture and, using chopsticks or the handle of a wooden spoon, stir briefly to mix. Do not overmix. There will be lumps. It should be the consistency of heavy cream.
  • To fry the tempura: Working with one type of food at a time, dip the vegetables, shrimp, or scallops in the batter one at a time, letting the excess batter fall back into the bowl. Carefully slide them into the hot oil. Work fast and fry no more than 6 or 7 pieces at a time to prevent the oil from plunging in temperature.
  • Turn the pieces when they are slightly golden on the bottom, about 1 minute. Fry on the second side for about 30 seconds to 1 minute and carefully remove with a spider (an Asian-style slotted spoon) or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Here are some approximate frying times:.
  • Zucchini = 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Yellow squash = 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Sweet potato = 2 minutes.
  • Broccoli florets = 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Small red onion = 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Small mushrooms = 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Shrimp = 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Scallops = 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Return the oil to 360º and carefully add another 6 or 7 pieces of tempura.
  • Fry the remaining ingredients in the same manner.
  • Serve the tempura hot with the dipping sauce, or with salt and freshly squeezed lemon. Grated daikon should be served alongside the fried vegetables. It can be added to the dipping sauce or on top of the vegetables.
  • Variation: Other vegetables to try are carrots, asparagus, and green beans. Cook them first in boiling water for about 1 minute, then put them in an ice bath to stop the cooking. Line up 4 or 5 carrots, asparagus, or green beans, side by side, and run a wooden skewer through them to connect. Dip them in the batter and fry them, then remove the skewer after frying. Other seafood possibilities include cod, crab and squid.
  • Make ahead: The dipping sauce can be kept for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 1012.6, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 13

Tips:

  • Use cold ingredients: Cold ingredients help the batter stay light and crispy. Make sure your water and eggs are cold before you start mixing the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a light touch when coating the food: Don't press the food into the batter. Just let it coat the food evenly.
  • Fry the food in hot oil: The oil should be between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is too hot, the food will brown too quickly and the inside will be raw. If the oil is too cool, the food will absorb too much oil and be greasy.
  • Drain the food on paper towels: This will help remove excess oil from the food.

Conclusion:

Tempura is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little practice, you can make tempura at home that is just as good as what you would get at a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy meal, give tempura a try!

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