Mexican Style Tempura With A Chili Chocolate Sauce

Serves: 5

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

29

Sweetness

49

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

170 g

Canola Oil

1 cup

Cornstarch

60 g

Red Wine

2 tbsps

Chili Powder

2 tbsps

Kosher Salt

1 tsp

Dried Basil

1 tsp

Dried Thyme

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and preheat 6 ounces canola oil to 400 degrees F

2

For the tempura: In a small mixing bowl, add 1 cup flour, cornstarch, Sabor Italia, egg white and enough water to have a pancake-like consistency

3

Mix until thoroughly combined

4

Thread chicken slices onto wooden skewers

5

Season, to taste, with Sabor Italia

6

Dredge the skewers into 1/2 cup flour and then into prepared batter

7

Place skewers immediately into preheated oil and fry until golden brown

8

Place onto a baking sheet and finish in the oven, about 5 minutes

9

Do the same for the shrimp

10

For the sauce: In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the poblano, onions and a pinch of Sabor Italia

11

Add the red wine and chocolate and stir until combine

12

Add the chili powder and remaining Sabor Italia and stir until thickened

13

Add the chopped tomatoes and stir

14

Continue to cook for another 5 minutes

15

Remove from heat and stir in cilantro leaves

16

Place skewers on a platter and top with sauce

17

For the Sabor Italia: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months