Tempura

Serves: 3

Presley Zulauf

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

44

Sweetness

53

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Rice Flour

1 tbsp

Baking Powder

1 cup

Cornstarch

1 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

Cayenne

1 pinch

Turmeric

2 tsps

Water

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Chili Oil

1 cup

Peanut Oil

1 cup

Mirin

1 tbsp

Brown Sugar

1 cup

Lemon Juice

1 cup

Soy Sauce

1 tbsp

Wasabi

Directions:

1

In a small bowl, combine the rice flour and 1/2 cup soda water

2

Stir until blended

3

Combine the flour, baking powder and cornstarch

4

Sift into a medium bowl

5

Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 cups soda water, salt and cayenne

6

Lastly add the rice flour mixture

7

Allow to rest in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before use

8

Check the consistency of the batter by dipping a piece of vegetable and cook in a preheated deep fryer at 350 to 375 degrees F

9

Additional soda water may be needed to adjust thickness

10

In a bowl, dissolve the dry mustard and turmeric in the water and rice wine vinegar

11

Stir in the pickled ginger liquid, lemon juice, and sugar and whisk until well blended

12

Combine the chili, sesame and peanut oils

13

Slowly whisk in the oil to the mustard mixture until emulsified

14

Refrigerate until needed

15

This can be prepared up to 1 week ahead

16

In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin, sugar, lemon juice, soy, and wasabi

17

Stir in the sesame oil and scallions

18

Use as needed