This vegetable tempura platter features a variety of fresh vegetables coated in a light, crispy batter and fried to perfection. So here is my super-simple vegetable tempura platter recipe.
It’s a popular Japanese dish that makes for a delightful appetizer or side dish.
The recipe is simple and allows for customization with your choice of vegetables. Serve it with a dipping sauce for an authentic experience.
Easy Vegetable Tempura Recipe
This tempura platter includes vegetables like sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini, all dipped in a light batter and deep-fried until golden. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Soy sauce or tempura dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Wash and slice the sweet potato, zucchini, and bell pepper into desired shapes.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cold water, egg, baking powder, and salt until just combined. The batter should be lumpy.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip and Fry: Dip each vegetable piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain: Remove the tempura from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Arrange the tempura on a platter and serve with soy sauce or tempura dipping sauce.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
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