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simple vegetable tempura
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Super Simple Vegetable Tempura

Quick and easy for those this Japanese favourite: vegetable tempura that is vegan and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: vegetable tempura
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the batter

  • 85 g corn flour or plain flour
  • 200 ml soda water chilled, the more bubbles the better
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the tempura sauce

  • 60 ml mirin (Japanese wine)
  • 240 ml water
  • 1 tbsp dashi
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

Instructions

  • Cut up mixed vegetables into chunky pieces and slices.
    Take a mixing bowl, add the flour, salt and sugar. Gradually but gently whisk in the chilled sparkling water.
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  • Heat oil in a frying pan. Ideally, you will need it to cover the vegetable pieces as they fry. Make sure the oil is hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and crispy. Most ingredients only need 2 to 3 minutes a side.
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  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in dashi, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in mirin and soy sauce.
    Serve immediately with Japanese rice.
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Notes

Tips

Make sure that the ingredients you are coating are thoroughly dry to ensure that the tempura batter stays crisp.
You can use all purpose flour no problem - corn flour is lighter, so it's better.