Crispy Vegetable Tempura with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce
Crispy Vegetable Tempura with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce This tempura batter is light and crispy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The spicy soy dipping sauce adds a delicious kick of flavor. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. To make the tempura batter, simply whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Then, add the cold water and whisk until a smooth batter forms. Dip the vegetables in the batter, then fry in hot oil until golden brown. To make the spicy soy dipping sauce, whisk together soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil.
Tempura is a Japanese cooking technique that involves frying food in a light batter. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century, when Portuguese missionaries introduced the technique to Japan. Tempura quickly became popular in Japan, and it is now a staple of Japanese cuisine. Tempura is typically made with seafood or vegetables. The batter is made with flour, water, and eggs. The food is dipped in the batter and then fried in hot oil. Tempura is usually served with a dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or tempura sauce. The key to making good tempura is to use a light batter and to fry the food at the right temperature. The batter should be thin enough to coat the food evenly, but not so thin that it falls off. The oil should be hot enough to fry the food quickly, but not so hot that it burns the batter. This recipe for crispy vegetable tempura is a great way to enjoy this delicious Japanese dish. The batter is light and crispy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The spicy soy dipping sauce adds a delicious kick of flavor. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup mixed chopped vegetables (such as carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and peppers)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the cold water and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Dip the vegetables in the batter, then fry in hot oil until golden brown.
  4. Drain the vegetables on paper towels.
  5. To make the spicy soy dipping sauce, whisk together soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil.
Why It Works
  • The light batter allows the vegetables to cook evenly without becoming greasy.
  • The cornstarch in the batter helps to create a crispy crust.
  • The cold water keeps the batter from becoming too thick.
  • The hot oil cooks the vegetables quickly and evenly.
  • The spicy soy dipping sauce adds a delicious kick of flavor.