Description
Japanese Sweet Potato Tempura is a delicious and crunchy dish made from thinly sliced sweet potatoes, coated in a light batter and deep-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thin slices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Dipping sauce (soy sauce mixed with a splash of rice vinegar and a sprinkle of sesame seeds)
Instructions
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. The batter should be lumpy; do not overmix.
- Dip the sweet potato slices into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Carefully place the battered sweet potato slices into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the tempura from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter or serve with a spicy dipping sauce.
- Experiment with other vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or green beans for a colorful tempura platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg