Tempura

In California, the fourth grade does a unit on Japan.  The Japanese mothers who volunteered to prepare a meal for the kids did not bother with the recipe below – they all said they only use the box mixes!  Tempura Sauce also comes in a bottle. However, if you must be authentic – here is the recipe.

This works best in small groups 4 – 6 for each wok.  One of those big metal scopper/strainer works best for removing the items from the oil.

Ingredients:

  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 c ice-cold water
  • 1 c flour
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Foods we liked – almost anything works.  Close to bite size pieces works best.  Be sure to cook raw meat and chicken completely.

  • shrimp – raw
  • fish (salmon, halibut, etc)
  • chicken breast – raw, cubed
  • mushrooms
  • green beans
  • parsley
  • onion rings – thin sliced
  • broccoli
  • sweet potatoes – peeled, sliced raw
  • snow peas
  • carrots – cut in small match sticks
  • asparagus
  • green peppers

Directions:

  1. Stir eggs to combine white with yolk, Do not whip. (use chopsticks)
  2. Blend in water.
  3. Stir in flour quickly.  Do not over-mix.
  4. Dip thin sliced vegetables and meat into batter.
  5. Deep fry in oil.

Serve immediately with Dipping Sauce.

Serve with rice.  I like extra soy sauce on my rice.

Tempura Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 c water
  • 1/4 c dry Sherry
  • 1/4 c soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chicken broth granules

Directions:

  1. Combine.
  2. Heat until boiling.

Serves:  4?  Here’s the problem – there is always too much food because there are so many items and everyone might want everything and you cannot buy half a green pepper etc.  A basic rule of thumb is 1/3 pound protein per person.

Source:   International Dining with Spice Islands

Note:   A pinch of baking powder doesn’t hurt the batter.

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