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Tempura Recipe

This tempura recipe delivers a light, crispy coating that enhances vegetables or seafood without heaviness. It uses simple ingredients and quick frying for best results. Perfect as an appetizer or side, it creates a delicate crunch and satisfying texture that feels both elegant and easy to achieve at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
Filling
  • 1 cup shrimp peeled
  • 1 cup vegetables sliced
Oil
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Deep Pan
  • Tongs
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Heat oil until hot but not smoking for proper crisp texture.
  2. Mix batter lightly, keeping it slightly lumpy for airy coating.
  3. Dip shrimp and vegetables into batter, coating evenly.
  4. Fry in small batches until golden and crisp, avoiding overcrowding.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately for best crunch.

Notes

Use cold batter for crisp texture; warm batter turns heavy. Fry briefly for light crunch or longer for extra crispiness. Do not freeze fried tempura as texture softens. Handle gently when removing from oil. Customize with different vegetables or seafood. Store leftovers briefly and reheat in oven to restore crispness.