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Tempura Shrimp and Vegetables

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Tempura Shrimp and Vegetables

Tempura Shrimp and Vegetables

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Equipment

  • Deep Fryer - Ideal for evenly cooking tempura shrimp at high temperatures with precise control over frying temperature.

  • Airfryer - Can be used to mimic deep frying results with less oil and healthier options.

  • Non-stick Fry Pan or Skillet - Essential for sautéing vegetables before tempura batter application, with high smoke point suitable for traditional pan frying methods as a backup.

  • Cookware Set (Includes non-stick skillets and deep pots/pans) - Versatile for preparing many recipes.

  • Digital Thermometer - For precise temperature control during the deep fry process to ensure optimal crispiness without burning.

  • Slotted Spoon or Fork - Useful for removing shrimp and vegetables from oil after cooking, allowing excess oil to drain away.

  • ranks

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dashi

  • 1/2 cup light soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated (from about 3/4-inch piece)

  • 1/2 cup daikon radish, finely grated (from about 4 1/2-inch piece)

  • 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)

  • 10 green beans, trimmed

  • 12 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail shells left intact

  • Salt and pepper

  • About 6 cups vegetable or peanut oil for frying

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

  • 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil

  • 10 fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 3/4 pound), stemmed

  • 1 large white onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings

  • 2-ounce piece fresh lotus root (about 1 1/2 inches long), peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

  • 10 fresh shiso leaves

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

In small saucepan over moderate heat, stir together all ingredients. Bring to simmer, then remove from heat and keep warm. (DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made ahead, refrigerated in covered container up to 2 days, and rewarmed over moderate heat before serving.)
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Instruction 2

Bring medium pot water to boil over high heat. Have large bowl ice water ready. Add green beans to boiling water and blanch just until crisp-tender, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking, then drain well and dry on paper towels.
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Instruction 3

Make several shallow cuts across inside curve of each shrimp and gently press shrimp flat on cutting board (to help prevent curling during cooking). Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper.
4

Instruction 4

In large saucepan over moderate heat, heat 4 inches of oil until thermometer registers 325°F.
5

Instruction 5

In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sesame oil. Gradually and gently whisk in 2 1/2 cups ice water, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Batter will be very lumpy.)
6

Instruction 6

Working in batches, using tongs or chopsticks dip shrimp and vegetables into batter and fry, turning occasionally, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes for green beans, 2 minutes for shrimp and other vegetables. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 325°F between batches and, using spider or slotted spoon, remove any residual bits of batter from oil before adding next batch.
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Instruction 7

To fry shiso leaves, gently lay each leaf on top of batter to coat 1 side, then drop, batter-side-down, into oil and fry without turning until underside is golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
8

Instruction 8

Serve tempura immediately with dipping sauce.
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