Crispy Vegetable Tempura

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crispy Vegetable Tempura.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious vegetable tempura journey, grab a bowl and whisk together light soy sauce, mirin, and dashi granules to create a flavorful dipping sauce.

2. Step 2

   Set this aside for later.

3. Step 3

   In another bowl, combine water and egg yolks, whisking them together until they’re well blended.

4. Step 4

   Now, gently sift in the flour, mixing just until combined; it’s perfectly fine if the batter remains a bit lumpy—this will give your tempura that delightful texture.

5. Step 5

   Next, heat some vegetable oil in a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat until it’s hot but not smoking.

6. Step 6

   Now comes the fun part! Take each vegetable—sweet potato, onion, bell pepper, green beans, and shiitake mushrooms—and dip them into the batter, letting any excess drip off.

7. Step 7

   Carefully place them into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

8. Step 8

   Fry the vegetables in batches, cooking for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the batter turns a beautiful golden brown.

9. Step 9

   Once they’re perfectly crispy, remove the tempura from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any extra oil.

10. Step 10

    Repeat this process with the remaining vegetables, and soon you’ll have a lovely platter of tempura ready to enjoy.

11. Step 11

    Serve your crispy vegetable tempura hot, alongside the dipping sauce you prepared earlier, and savor the delightful crunch and flavors!.