Tempura Vegetables (Also Fish, Shrimp or Calamari Rings)

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 2
A Crispy and Flavorful Recipe for Tempura Vegetables, Fish, Shrimp or Calamari Rings
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup light beer
3/4 cup rice flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small sweet potato
vegetable oil or peanut oil , for frying
8 asparagus spears , trimmed
16 sugar snap peas , trimmed
1 small red pepper , cut into 1/4 inch rings
8 large shrimp , peeled and deveined ( optional )
8 squid rings ( optional )
1 pinch sea salt ( optional )
1 fish fillet , cut into bite sized pieces ( optional )
soy sauce ( for dipping )
1 white radish , peeled grated ( daikon )
2 lemons , cut into wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
300
Sugar
1g
Fat
10g
Tempura is a popular Japanese dish that consists of lightly battered and deep-fried vegetables or seafood. This recipe elevates the classic tempura with a mix of veggies and seafood that can be customized to your taste and availability. The dish is usually served as an appetizer or snack, but it can also be enjoyed as a meal with rice and miso soup on the side. You can impress your guests with your tempura-making skills and indulge in a flavorful and crispy treat.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, whisk together the beer, rice flour, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
2.Cut the sweet potato into thin slices and set aside.
3.In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil or peanut oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
4.Dip each vegetable, fish, shrimp or calamari ring in the batter until well coated, shaking off any excess batter.
5.Fry the vegetables or seafood in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
6.Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt (optional).
7.Serve the tempura vegetables, fish, shrimp or calamari rings hot with soy sauce for dipping and grated white radish and lemon wedges on the side.

PROS

Tempura is a light and crispy Japanese dish that can be made with a variety of vegetables or seafood.

It is a healthier alternative to deep-fried foods as it is cooked at a high temperature that seals in the moisture and flavor without absorbing too much oil.

This recipe offers several options for creating a diverse and tasty appetizer or meal.

CONS

Coating the vegetables or seafood in tempura batter requires some effort and skill, and the oil needs to be hot enough for the tempura to become crispy rather than soggy.

It is also important to consume fried foods in moderation because of their high calorie and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tempura is low in saturated fat and can be a good source of protein and fiber if made with seafood and vegetables.
The dish is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin K, vitamin C, and potassium, which support bone health, wound healing, and heart health.

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