Crispy Vegetable Tempura

Crispy Vegetable Tempura is a classic Japanese dish that is made with vegetables that are battered and fried until golden brown. The tempura batter is made with flour, water, and egg, and the vegetables are typically coated in the batter and then fried in hot oil. Tempura can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, tempura sauce, or ponzu sauce.

Tempura is thought to have originated in Portugal in the 16th century. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, and they brought with them a method of cooking fish that involved coating it in batter and then frying it. The Japanese adopted this method of cooking and began to use it to cook a variety of vegetables. Tempura quickly became a popular dish in Japan, and it is now considered to be a classic Japanese dish.

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

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 pound mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and peppers)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and water until a smooth batter forms.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
3. Dip the vegetables in the batter and fry them in the hot oil until golden brown.
4. Remove the vegetables from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
6. Toss the vegetables in the sauce and serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The tempura batter is made with flour, water, and egg, which creates a light and crispy coating for the vegetables.
• The vegetables are coated in the batter and then fried in hot oil, which cooks them quickly and evenly.
• The tempura batter is seasoned with salt and pepper, which gives the vegetables a savory flavor.
• The tempura can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, which allows you to customize the flavor of the dish.