Veggie Tempura

I try to make a non meat meal at least once a week and this is always a favorite.  It may not be the healthiest vegetarian meal, but it sure is tasty.  You can also fry up some shrimp tempura or other white fish if you really can't do without meat at ever meal.  Make sure to watch the veggies closely because some of them can burn pretty quick.  And if you want to serve all your fried veggies at one time instead of in batches, have you oven warm at about 200 degrees and place the fried goods on a cookie sheet as they get done and place them in the oven to keep warm. 

 

Veggie Tempura

 

1/2 cup Premade Tempura batter mix, like Kikomon

1/3 cup ice cold water

Oil

Various veggies like onion, carrots, sweet potato, green beans, mushrooms, etc.

 

Prepare veggies in advance for frying by cutting into bit sized pieces.  Mix batter mix and water together right before you are ready to dip veggies to fry.  Place batter bowl in another bowl with ice in it.  In small batches, batter and fry veggies.  Make sure to put veggies in hot oil 1 piece at a time to help keep them from sticking together.  Remove from oil when golden brown and place on a paper towel to drain.

 

Serve with: Tempura Dipping Sauce, Edemame, Miso Soup or other Japanese favorites