Appetizers
Vegetable Tempura
- 10m serving time
- 25m cooking time
- 1 food portion(s)
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup maizenaku
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black fine grind pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup water OR beer
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- Enough for deep frying Corn Oil
- 4 cups cut-up vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, onions and/or mushrooms
Quick Facts
- Prep Time 10 minutes
- Cook Time 10 to 15 minutes
- 1 -1/2 cups batter, enough for 4 cups of vegetables
HOW TO MAKE
- Combine corn starch, flour, baking powder, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add water and egg; stir until mixture is smooth.
- Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 350˚F.
- Dip vegetables into batter, stirring batter occasionally. Fry a few vegetables at a time, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
- Recipe Variation: 1-1/2 pounds raw, peeled shrimp can be substituted for the vegetables.