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VEGAN TEMPURA

Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Soy sauce or sweet chili sauce for dipping

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add ice-cold water while whisking until you have a smooth batter. Add cornstarch and whisk until well combined.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Dip sweet potato, zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli florets into the batter, making sure to coat them evenly.
  • Carefully place the vegetables into the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the tempura is golden brown and crispy.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the tempura from the pan and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Repeat with the remaining vegetables until all the tempura is cooked.
  • Serve hot with soy sauce or sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 7g | Total Carbohydrates: 38g | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Protein: 5g