Tempura Vegetables

A delicious and crispy Japanese-style battered vegetable dish.

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

1 cup cold water

Assorted vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and sweet potato) sliced into thin pieces

Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cold water until well combined.

Step 3

Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until just combined. The batter should be lumpy.

Step 4

Heat a large pot or deep fryer filled with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F.

Step 5

Dip the sliced vegetables into the batter, shaking off any excess, and carefully add them to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the vegetables from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 7

Serve the tempura vegetables immediately, with your choice of dipping sauce.