MEXICAN STYLE TEMPURA WITH A CHILI CHOCOLATE SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

6 ounces canola oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons Sabor Italia, recipe follows
6 egg whites
Water, for consistency
2 chicken breasts, pounded thin and sliced
4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 poblano chile, grilled, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 onion, diced
2 tablespoons Sabor Italia, divided, recipe follows
2 ounces red wine
1/4 cup milk chocolate
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 cup canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and preheat 6 ounces canola oil to 400 degrees F.
  • For the tempura: In a small mixing bowl, add 1 cup flour, cornstarch, Sabor Italia, egg white and enough water to have a pancake-like consistency. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Thread chicken slices onto wooden skewers. Season, to taste, with Sabor Italia. Dredge the skewers into 1/2 cup flour and then into prepared batter. Place skewers immediately into preheated oil and fry until golden brown. Place onto a baking sheet and finish in the oven, about 5 minutes. Do the same for the shrimp.
  • For the sauce: In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the poblano, onions and a pinch of Sabor Italia. Add the red wine and chocolate and stir until combine. Add the chili powder and remaining Sabor Italia and stir until thickened. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro leaves.
  • Place skewers on a platter and top with sauce.
  • For the Sabor Italia: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months

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I'm on a diet, so I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. The dish was still delicious.


Sphakeme Mvubu
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken. The dish was still delicious.


Nedim Iljazovic
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Saruro
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for me. I think I'll try a different tempura recipe next time.


Emmy ice
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I'm allergic to chocolate, so I used a different sauce. The tempura was still delicious.


Korbyn Osterman
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The chili-chocolate sauce was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different sauce next time.


Ahsan Kayani
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I thought the tempura was a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some herbs or spices to the batter next time.


Hussien Ahmad
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I didn't have any chili peppers on hand, so I used a teaspoon of chili powder instead. The sauce was still delicious, but it wasn't as spicy as I would have liked.


md mausd rana
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different tempura recipe next time.


Branden Pellerin
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I had some trouble getting the tempura batter to stick to the vegetables. I ended up adding a little bit of flour to the batter, which helped. Other than that, the recipe was great and the dish was delicious.


Slindh Slindile
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavors were still incredible. I would recommend using less chili pepper in the sauce if you're not a fan of spicy food.


Princess Ukpi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The tempura was light and crispy, and the chili-chocolate sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


EMUGET NELSON
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This was an amazing dish! The flavors were so complex and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Adum Sudum
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I love this recipe! The tempura is always crispy and the chili-chocolate sauce is to die for. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Sachin 1
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The tempura was crispy and the chili-chocolate sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy Mexican food.


Supun Rasika
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I'm not usually a fan of tempura, but this recipe changed my mind. The chili-chocolate sauce really made the dish. It was sweet, spicy, and savory all at the same time. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hriday Hassan
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I made this recipe for my family last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. The tempura batter was crispy and flavorful, and the chili-chocolate sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making


Jeremy Cashen
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Wow! This Mexican-style tempura with chili-chocolate sauce was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the combination of textures was perfect. The tempura batter was light and crispy, while the chili-chocolate sauce was rich and d