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🍤 Crispy Classic Tempura Recipe (Japanese-Style)

Light & Crunchy Batter with Fresh Seafood and Vegetables – A Timeless Japanese Favorite!

Tempura (天ぷら) is a traditional Japanese dish where vegetables and seafood are dipped in a delicate batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The secret? Ice-cold batter and quick frying! Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or part of a bento box, this classic tempura recipe delivers restaurant-quality crunch at home — with simple ingredients and foolproof technique.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Tempura Recipe

  • 🥢 Light, airy, and non-greasy batter
  • 🍤 Perfect for shrimp, fish, and all kinds of vegetables
  • ⏱️ Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes
  • ❄️ Ice-cold batter = crispy perfection every time
  • 🍱 Great as a side, snack, or main dish

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the Tempura Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg (cold)
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch or rice flour for extra crispiness
  • Ice cubes (to keep the batter chilled)

For the Tempura Items:

  • 6–8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 sweet potato, thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
  • 4–6 green beans or asparagus tips
  • Optional: eggplant, mushrooms, or bell pepper

For Frying:

  • Neutral oil (canola, vegetable, sunflower)

For the Dipping Sauce (Tentsuyu):

  • 1/2 cup dashi stock (or water with dashi powder)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)

🍽️ Instructions

Step 1: Prep Ingredients

  • Pat seafood and vegetables dry with paper towels.
  • Lightly dust with flour so batter sticks better.

Step 2: Make the Dipping Sauce

  • Combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a small pan.
  • Bring to a simmer, then set aside. Add grated ginger if desired.

Step 3: Make the Tempura Batter

  • Beat cold egg in a bowl.
  • Add ice-cold water, then gently stir in flour (don’t overmix — a few lumps are okay).
  • Keep batter bowl over another bowl of ice to maintain temperature.

Step 4: Heat the Oil

  • Heat oil in a deep pan or wok to 170–180°C (340–360°F).
  • Drop a little batter in — it should float and sizzle immediately.

Step 5: Fry the Tempura

  • Dip seafood and veggies in batter, shake off excess, and gently place into oil.
  • Fry in small batches for 2–3 minutes, turning once until golden and crisp.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

Step 6: Serve

  • Serve hot with warm tempura dipping sauce and steamed rice or soba noodles.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Use cold ingredients — cold batter = crispy coating
  • Don’t overmix the batter — mix gently to avoid gluten development
  • Fry similar items together (seafood or root veggies) to prevent overcooking
  • Serve with grated daikon radish or matcha salt for extra authenticity

🍱 What to Serve with Tempura

  • Tentsuyu dipping sauce
  • Steamed Japanese rice or ten-don (tempura rice bowl)
  • Chilled soba noodles or miso soup
  • Pickled vegetables or seaweed salad

📦 Storage & Reheating

  • Tempura is best served immediately for crunch
  • If needed, reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes
  • Do not microwave — it will become soggy
  • Batter can’t be stored; always make fresh

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 🍤 Similar Recipes to Classic Tempura Recipe :

  1. Vegetable Tempura Recipe
    → Light, crispy fried vegetables like sweet potato, bell pepper, and zucchini — a vegetarian twist on classic tempura.

  2. Shrimp Tempura Recipe
    → The most popular tempura variation — juicy shrimp coated in airy batter and fried until golden.

  3. Tempura Udon Noodle Soup Recipe
    → Warm Japanese udon soup topped with crispy tempura for a perfect flavor balance.

  4. Kakiage (Mixed Vegetable Tempura Fritters) Recipe
    → A street-style version of tempura made with shredded veggies and small seafood pieces.

  5. Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Cutlet) Recipe
    → Similar in frying style — breaded pork cutlet served with a savory tonkatsu sauce.

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