Visiting a Japanese restaurant often means indulging in delicious shrimp and vegetables fried in tempura batter. There’s truly nothing like the satisfying crunch of perfectly cooked, tender vegetables. With this recipe, you’ll discover just how simple it is to whip up crispy tempura vegetables any night of the week.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups club soda
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients to create the batter.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Dip your choice of vegetables, seafood, or other ingredients into the batter, then carefully deep fry until they turn a pale golden brown.
- Remove the tempura and let it drain on a wire rack.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 19 mg
- Potassium: 40 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Vitamin A: 105 IU
- Vitamin C: 1.7 mg
- Calcium: 39 mg
- Iron: 1.4 mg
