Ingredients
- - 1 lb light tempura batter
- - Aromatics like garlic, onion, or scallions
- - Spice blend or marinade
- - Fresh herbs and citrus
- - Oil for frying or roasting
- - Dipping sauce or condiment
Japan cuisine
Tempura Vegetable Medley
Crisp tempura-battered sweet potato, shiso, and mushroom with tentsuyu dip.
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: Serves 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking steps
- 1Marinate light tempura batter with aromatics and spices for at least 20 minutes.
- 2Heat oil or preheat oven or grill as needed.
- 3Cook until crisp and deeply colored, turning for even browning.
- 4Toss with herbs and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Chef notes
- - Pat items dry before frying for maximum crispness.
- - Season immediately after cooking so salt adheres.
Pairings
- - Serve with grated daikon dip
- - Pour a glass of Sparkling water
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbs: 38 g