Crispy Vegetable Tempura with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce

This tempura is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The vegetables are coated in a light batter and fried until golden brown. The spicy soy dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the crispy vegetables.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound mixed vegetables, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Spicy soy dipping sauce

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
4. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
5. Dip the vegetables into the batter and then carefully drop them into the hot oil.
6. Fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Drain the vegetables on paper towels.
8. Serve the vegetables with the spicy soy dipping sauce.