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Tempura

Lightly battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Lunch/Dinner/Appetizer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients: score the underside of the shrimp to prevent curling, and slice vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Dust lightly with flour.

  2. 2

    Heat neutral oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to exactly 340°F (170°C) for vegetables and 350°F (175°C) for seafood.

  3. 3

    In a chilled bowl, gently whisk the ice water and egg together, then loosely sprinkle in the cake flour.

  4. 4

    Using chopsticks, mix the batter barely and quickly; it should remain lumpy and thin, with visible pockets of dry flour to ensure a delicate, shattering crust.

  5. 5

    Dip ingredients into the cold batter one at a time, letting excess drip off, and gently slip them into the hot oil.

  6. 6

    Fry for 2-3 minutes until the coating is crisp and pale blond, not heavily browned. Drain immediately on a wire rack to maintain maximum crispness.

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