Panko Tempura

Submitted by Jen in Victoria

"Much easier and crispier than traditional versions. From http://www.nytimes.com/."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• oil (for deep frying)
• 2 cups vegetables, sliced thinly (yam, asparagus, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, okra, lotus root)
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1 cup ice water
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

directions

1. Pour at least 2 inches of oil into a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Meanwhile, prepare 2 bowls. In one, mix the flour and ice water until smooth. In another bowl, place the panko crumbs.
3. When the oil is hot enough, dip the vegetables into the flour-water bowl, then into the panko crumbs.
4. Fry until golden on both sides; drain on paper towels.
5. Serve with tempura dipping sauce.

Reviews

[Anita O.]

I was hesitant and skeptical about this recipe because there were no previous reviews. Also the recipe seems way too simplistic. But simple is better in this case! I initially made tempura with a different recipe, with more ingredients, steps, etc. Turned out to be a total waste and my family, who loves tempura when we go out, took a few bites, and pushed it away. Then when I made another attempt, using this unbelievably easy recipe, my family ate it all up and asked when I would make more! Thanks! This is in my coveted collection of recipes.