This Japanese appetizer features Shrimp;prepared w/tails, Asparagus; 1″ pieces, Carrots; 1/4″ slices, Celery; 1/4″ slices, Cauliflower; flowerettes. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Tempura
Description
This Japanese appetizer features Shrimp;prepared w/tails, Asparagus; 1" pieces, Carrots; 1/4" slices, Celery; 1/4" slices, Cauliflower; flowerettes. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Vegetable oil 1 TEMPURA BATTER RECIPE 1 TEMPURA SAUCE RECIPE
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Make several crosswise slits on the underside of shrimp to prevent curling.
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Parboil green beans.
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Pat shrimp and vegetables dry; arrange on platter; cover and refridgerate until serving time.
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Prepare batter and sauce recipes.
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Do not make batter recipe too far ahead of time.
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Heat oil in a wok to 360 degrees.
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Dep shrimp and vegetables into batter with tongs; allow excess batter to drip into bowl.
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Fry a few pieces at a time until golden brown, turning once ( approximately 2-3 minutes).
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This is best prepared close to or at the table.
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It is great fun to have a "tempura party" with guests cooking their own.
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Serve with sauce and rice.
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(you may need more batter mix depending on the amounts of seafood and vegetables you prepare).
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Does not keep well once cooked.
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/02 06:18 am Dorie (Waialua, Hawaii)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 287.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.0g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
- Sodium 462.5mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.2g14%
- Dietary Fiber 13.1g53%
- Sugars 17.4g
- Protein 32.5g65%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.