- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Crispy and tasty tempura, perfect for a special dinner. It is worth it for the variety of ingredients and the unique frying technique.”
What you need to know
- Utiliza farinha de trigo e água gelada para uma massa leve e crocante
- Frita poucos ingredientes de cada vez para garantir crocância
- Vegetais e frutos do mar variados proporcionam uma experiência culinária diversificada
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of ice water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Assorted vegetables (carrots, zucchini, broccoli) thinly sliced
- Seafood (shrimp and squid) cleaned
- Oil for frying
- Use very cold water for the dough, this helps to make it lighter.
- Do not overmix the dough; it is normal for it to be a little lumpy.
- Try different vegetables like bell peppers and onions.
- For an explosive flavor, add a little paprika to the dough.
- Serve immediately after frying to maintain crispiness.
Instructions
Principal
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cold water, egg, and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan until it is very hot.
- Dip the vegetables and seafood in the tempura batter, covering them completely.
- Fry them in hot oil, a few at a time, until golden and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat the process until all ingredients are fried.
- Serve hot, accompanied by soy sauce for dipping.
Chef's tips
- Use água muito gelada para a massa, isso ajuda a deixar a tempura mais leve
- Não misture muito a massa para manter a textura grumosa
- Sirva imediatamente após fritar para manter a crocância
Variations
- Adicione páprica na massa para um sabor mais picante
- Experimente com diferentes molhos como molho de wasabi
- Faça tempura de frutas como banana ou abacaxi para uma versão mais doce
Substitutions
- Farinha de trigo pode ser substituída por farinha de arroz para uma versão mais leve
- Vegetais variados podem ser substituídos por cogumelos ou cebolas finas
- Frutos do mar podem ser substituídos por legumes como abobrinha ou pepino
How to store
Store leftover vegetables and seafood in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Tempura cannot be stored.
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. The crunchiness is lost when thawing.
What to serve with
Serve with soy sauce or ponzu sauce to accompany. It also pairs well with white rice.
Frequently asked questions
Which sauce goes best with tempura?
Soy sauce is the classic, but ponzu is also a great option to accompany tempura.
How long can vegetables and seafood be kept in refrigeration?
Vegetables and seafood should be kept refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Can I use cornmeal in the dough?
Corn flour can be used as a substitute for wheat flour, but it may affect the texture and flavor.
Can tempura be frozen?
Freezing tempura is not recommended, as the crispiness is lost when defrosting.
