Best 10 Tempura For Vegetables Recipes

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Tempura, a quintessential Japanese dish, is a culinary technique where various ingredients are lightly battered and deep-fried to create a crispy, golden-brown coating. Originating in the 16th century, tempura has become a staple of Japanese cuisine and is enjoyed by people worldwide. This article presents a collection of tempura recipes that cater to vegetarians, offering a delightful array of vegetable-based tempura dishes.

From classic tempura vegetables like eggplant, sweet potato, and zucchini to more unique options such as lotus root and shishito peppers, these recipes provide a diverse selection of tempura treats. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure a successful tempura-making experience. Whether you are a seasoned tempura enthusiast or a curious home cook seeking to expand your culinary repertoire, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating delicious and authentic vegetable tempura dishes.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE TEMPURA



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Crisp and delicious vegetable tempura makes an impressive Japanese appetizer. Serve with the dipping sauce or simply with soy sauce if you prefer a vegetarian option.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
⅛ teaspoon dashi granules
1 ¾ cups chilled water
2 egg yolks
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying
1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1 onion, sliced into half-rings
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
¾ cup shiitake mushrooms

Steps:

  • Whisk light soy sauce, mirin, and dashi granules together in a bowl for the sauce; set aside.
  • Whisk water and egg yolks together in a bowl until well combined. Sift in flour and whisk until just combined; batter will be a bit lumpy.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a deep saucepan until very hot, but not smoking.
  • Dip sweet potato, onion, bell pepper, green beans, and shiitake mushrooms one by one into the batter and transfer immediately into the hot oil. Deep-fry tempura in batches, making sure to not overcrowd the wok, until batter is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat until all vegetables have been used. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

TEMPURA FOR VEGETABLES



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Quick and easy tempura vegetables make for a great appetizer or side dish. Recommended vegetables are: bell pepper slices, green beans, bite-sized broccoli or cauliflower, mushrooms, and zucchini strips. To ensure the batter sticks well to the vegetables, make sure they have been washed and dried thoroughly.

Provided by Tukaussey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
salt to taste
½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon soy sauce
1 cup club soda

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in sesame oil, soy sauce, and club soda; mix briefly until a loose, lumpy batter forms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 187.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TEMPURA VEGETABLES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables     Eggplant Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium sweet potato, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 small Japanese eggplant, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
Broccoli, trimmed and separated into florets
Snow peas
Wild mushrooms, such as oyster or maitake, separated into bite-size pieces
Shishito or Padron peppers
Tempura Dipping Sauce, for serving
Granulated sugar, for serving
1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup very cold sparkling water, plus more if necessary
1 cup cake or pastry flour, plus more for dredging
Peanut or cold-pressed sunflower or safflower oil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 inches oil in a wok or heavy pot over medium heat to 350 degrees.
  • Mix yolk with water using fat wooden chopsticks. Add the flour all at once and mix just slightly. There should be large lumps of flour and a rim of flour dust around the bowl. Over mixing will result in a heavy batter coating. It is best to mix the batter in this amount, and repeat as necessary. Prepare ingredients, dry them, and dredge lightly in flour before dipping in batter.
  • When oil is hot, dip the vegetables one at a time into batter to coat completely, and then allow excess to drain into bowl. Working in batches, about 6 pieces at a time, and using a spider, carefully submerge vegetables in oil. Cook, turning once, until light golden, puffed and cooked through, about 3 minutes for most vegetables. They should be tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife. Transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack to drain. Serve with dipping sauce. To serve sweet potato tempura for dessert, sprinkle with sugar and serve immediately.

VEGETABLE TEMPURA



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, lunch, quick, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed, for deep-frying
1/2 cup flour, plus more for dredging
2 egg yolks
24 or more vegetable pieces: slices of sweet potato or squash, strips of bell pepper, slices of onion, broccoli florets, as you like
Salt and black pepper
1 lemon, cut into quarters, optional
Soy sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Heat two or three inches (more is better) of oil in a deep-fryer or deep saucepan. The oil is ready when it reaches 350 degrees, or when a pinch of flour sizzles immediately. Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup ice; let sit for a minute, then measure 1 cup water from this. Beat lightly with the flour and egg yolks; the batter should be lumpy.
  • Dredge the vegetables very lightly in the flour, tapping to remove excess. Then dip them in the batter and immediately put in the oil. You can cook 6 to 8 pieces at a time, depending on the size of your pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, no more. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately, with lemon wedges and soy sauce if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 477, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1826 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE TEMPURA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cube beef bouillon
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups seltzer
2 large eggs
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
12 ounces mixed precut vegetables, such as broccoli florets, red pepper pieces and mushroom caps

Steps:

  • Microwave 1 cup water and the bouillon cube in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, 2 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, mirin and sugar.
  • Heat 2 inches peanut oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 380 degrees F. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, seltzer, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until almost smooth. Add 1 cup ice cubes and stir until they just begin to melt. Put the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Working in batches, dredge one-third of the shrimp and vegetables in the cornstarch, then dip in the batter to coat, letting the excess drip off. Fry until crisp and lightly golden, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the prepared baking sheet to drain. Let the oil return to 380 degrees F, then repeat with the remaining shrimp and vegetables. Serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 275 milligrams, Sodium 1,121 milligrams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams

VEGETABLE TEMPURA



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Tempura batter is very handy and easy to make. You can use it with just about any vegetable, as long as they are cut thin enough so that the vegetable can just cook and soften in the same time as it takes for the batter to crisp. These can be eaten alone as a starter with a good sprinkle of rock salt, halves of lemon or lime and possibly some of the dips. The battered vegetables also make a nice side dish, especially with simply cooked meat or fish and a salad.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 ounces plain flour
3 1/2 ounces corn flour
Ice-cold water, preferably soda or sparkling
3 pounds of assorted vegetables (see below)
Tempura Dipping Sauce:
1 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 handful cilantro, chopped
1 small chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add all the flour to a bowl. With the handle of a spoon, or a chopstick, mix, and stir in the ice-cold water until the mixture is slightly thicker than buttermilk consistency. Make a point of not mixing thoroughly, as tempura is renowned for lumps of flour.
  • Dip sliced vegetables (zucchini, onions, eggplants, carrots, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, string beans, broccoli, wild mushrooms, fresh herbs, and bok choy) any vegetables will work but these are the most commonly used) into the batter mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Deep fry vegetables in a wok or deep fat fryer (you can use a frying pan if you do not have anything else, you just need about 7cm/3 inches of clean oil) at 200C/400F/Gas 6 until the batter is light golden in color and crisp. (Any large amounts of hot oil in a kitchen, especially in woks which are not always that sturdy, scare me, please be careful and do not leave the pan unattended.) Turn the vegetables at intervals to ensure that both sides are cooked equally and then fish them out with a slotted spoon, shaking off any excess oil. Place them on kitchen paper towels and eat as soon as possible. The reason that I keep going on about eating them so quickly is because as your hot cooked vegetables cool down inside the batter they begin to steam, making them less crisp as time goes on. Good tempura should be crispy and is one of those things that should be made and cooked quickly and eaten straight away.
  • Pour the rice wine vinegar into a small bowl. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Taste for sweetness. Add cilantro, chile, and garlic and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for 10 minutes to 1 hour, for flavors to combine.;

TEMPURA BATTER



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I found this recipe on a cornstarch box in 1982 and what a great recipe. It is not only easy, but saves money not having to buy it ready made. I use it for cut up vegetables, fish and onion rings.

Provided by pressurecooker

Categories     Healthy

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • In bowl mix first 5 ingredients; add water and egg and then stir till smooth,.
  • This batter is enough for 4 cups vegetables or 1 pound of fish or meat cut up.

VEGETABLE TEMPURA WITH SOY & DIPPING SAUCE



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These crisp Japanese-style treats are great for nibbles or a veggie main course.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Snack, Starter, Vegetable

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

100g (approx) each of a mix of firm vegetables, cut into bite-size pieces, such as aubergine, broccoli, courgette, mushrooms, red pepper and sweet potatoes
tempura batter (see below)
groundnut or sunflower oil, for deep frying
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp sugar
1 lemon, zest only

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Make the batter (see right). Cover a baking tray with sheets of kitchen paper. Start to heat a deep-fat frying pan or large wok a third full of oil and have the frying basket, or slotted spoon to hand
  • When the oil reaches 190C dip some of the prepared veg briefly into the batter, shake off any excess, then lower straight into the hot oil. Don't crowd the frying basket. Fry for about 2 mins until light golden and crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Repeat with the remaining vegetables in batches, dipping into the batter just before you fry them and remember to let the oil heat back up to temperature between each batch. Keep the tempura warm in the oven, leaving the door slightly ajar so that they stay crisp. They are best served immediately on a warm plate with the sauce alongside for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 2.08 milligram of sodium

TEMPURA BATTER FOR FISH AND VEGETABLES



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This batter can be used for fish, shrimp or fresh vegetables such as onion rings, mushrooms, eggplant, sweet potatoes, squash, green beans, asparagus spears or whatever your heart desires.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup ice water (if you desire a beer batter) or 1 cup beer (if you desire a beer batter)
1 egg yolk
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, cornstarch and salt.
  • Make a well in the center.
  • Combine ice water or beer and egg yolk, beating with a fork or whisk until frothy.
  • Add all at once to dry ingredients.
  • Slowly stir just until moistened; DO NOT over stir,a few lumps should remain.
  • Fold in beaten egg whites.
  • Use batter immediately.
  • Heat oil or shortening to 400°F.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Dip fish, shrimp or vegetables into batter, swirling to coat.
  • Fry a few pieces at a time 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Note: Make sure your vegetables are very very dry so the batter will stick better.

VEGETABLE TEMPURA



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Use any combination of vegetables for tempura-the list is as long as the vegetables available at your market.

Provided by Tadashi Ono

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dashi
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
8 ounces daikon, peeled thickly, so you can see the radish's translucent flesh
½-inch piece ginger (about 1 ounce), peeled
2 egg yolks
2 cups cold water
¼ cup ice cubes
2 cups cake flour
1 pound vegetables, sliced on an angle into bite-size pieces
½ cup cake flour
2 quarts vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup toasted sesame oil
Chopsticks, a metal strainer, candy thermometer, and a Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet

Steps:

  • Combine the dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat. As soon as the dipping sauce comes to a boil, turn off the heat.
  • Combine the yolks and water in a bowl, mixing until they're incorporated, then add the ice cubes (the "wet" part of the batter). In another bowl or container, add the flour (the "dry" part of the batter).
  • When you're almost ready to cook the tempura, reheat dipping sauce over low heat. Grate the daikon on the coarsest side of a box grater. Squeeze out excess liquid and set aside. Grate the ginger finely and set aside. Keep the sauce warm while you prepare a tempura cooking station.
  • To prepare a tempura cooking station, beside your burner, arrange the vegetables, a plate with the ½ cup of cake flour, and the wet and dry parts of the batter. Also, ready a tray lined with paper towels or newspaper to absorb the excess oil from the cooked vegetables, and the tools you'll need: chopsticks, a metal strainer, and a candy thermometer, if you have one. Place a cooking vessel on the burner; use one with a uniform size to heat oil evenly, like a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven (don't use a wok). Add the vegetable oil and sesame oil.
  • Heat the oil to 360°F over high heat. When the oil has reached 360°F, prepare to cook the vegetables in batches. Be careful not to overfill the skillet, which will lower the cooking temperature; use, at most, half of the surface area of the oil to cook. While the tempura is cooking, check the oil temperature with a candy thermometer. Regulate the heat to maintain a constant 360°F oil temperature. If the oil is too hot, the tempura will burn; if too low, the tempura will come out soggy and greasy.
  • When you're ready to cook the tempura, quickly add the flour (the "dry") to the liquid (the "wet"), in one shot. Hold 4 chopsticks together, the tips pointed down, like you're grabbing a bottle. Stab at the batter with the chopsticks, mashing down again and again to combine the dry and wet parts. Do not stir; you barely want to mix the batter. Mix for about 30 seconds, or until the batter becomes loose and liquidy, with the consistency of heavy cream. It should be lumpy, with visible gobs of dry flour floating in the liquid, and with unmixed flour sticking to the sides of the bowl. Remember, if you overmix the batter, you'll ruin it.
  • Lightly dredge the vegetables in the reserved cake flour, then dip into the batter. Immediately lay the vegetables in the hot oil. Working in batches, deep-fry the harder vegetables like sweet potato, carrot, or lotus root first, for about 3 minutes, until the vegetables turn golden brown. Transfer the vegetables to the prepared tray to drain excess oil. Repeat with the other vegetables. Cook softer vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, and pumpkin for about 2 minutes. For shiso leaves, dredge only one side of the leaf with flour, and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Serve the vegetable tempura with the grated daikon and ginger on the side of the warmed dipping sauce. When you're ready to eat, add the daikon and ginger to the dipping sauce and dip the tempura into it.

Tips:

  • Use ice-cold water when making the tempura batter. This will help to keep the batter light and crispy.
  • Do not overmix the tempura batter. Overmixing will make the batter tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for your tempura. This will add flavor and color to your dish.
  • Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd the frying pan when cooking tempura. This will cause the temperature of the oil to drop and the tempura will not cook properly.
  • Fry the tempura in hot oil (350°F or 175°C). This will help to create a crispy coating.
  • Drain the tempura on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.

Conclusion:

Tempura is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it can also be served as an appetizer or main course. Tempura can also be paired with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tempura sauce, soy sauce, or ponzu sauce. With a little practice, you can easily make tempura at home and enjoy this delicious Japanese dish.

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