Crispy Vegetable Tempura

Crispy Vegetable Tempura is a delightful Thai dish featuring a variety of fresh vegetables coated in a light, crunchy batter and fried to perfection. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or a main course, served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 100g, sliced
• Carrot - 100g, julienned
• Bell Pepper - 100g, sliced
• Sweet Potato - 100g, thinly sliced
• Green Beans - 100g, trimmed
• All-Purpose Flour - 100g
• Cornstarch - 50g
• Baking Powder - 1 tsp
• Ice Water - 200ml
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Vegetable Oil - for frying

Steps

1. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, sweet potato, and trimming the green beans.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add the ice water to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
5. Dip each vegetable piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place them in the hot oil.
6. Fry the vegetables in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the tempura with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of chili flakes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in cholesterol and high in dietary fiber.

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