Mixed Vegetable Tempura (Printable Recipe)

Crispy seasonal vegetable tempura with spicy dipping sauce, easy and flavorful.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 small red bell pepper, thickly sliced

02 - 1 small sweet potato, thinly sliced

03 - 6 to 7 oyster mushrooms, whole

04 - 6 to 7 asparagus spears, ends trimmed

05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

06 - 1/4 cup corn flour

07 - 1/4 cup rice flour

08 - 1 1/4 cups cold sparkling water

09 - 1 teaspoon salt

10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce

11 - 1 tablespoon mirin

12 - 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar

13 - 1 teaspoon spicy sesame oil

01 - Wash and cut the red bell pepper, sweet potato, oyster mushrooms, and asparagus into bite-size pieces.

02 - Combine all-purpose flour, corn flour, rice flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

03 - Gradually pour in cold sparkling water while gently mixing. Avoid overmixing and leave some dry pockets for crispier texture.

04 - Fill a small pan with enough oil for deep-frying and heat until a batter drop sizzles immediately on contact.

05 - Dip each type of vegetable into the batter and deep-fry until golden and crisp. Work in batches for best results.

06 - Transfer fried vegetables onto paper towels to remove excess oil.

07 - In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and spicy sesame oil until well combined.

08 - Arrange hot tempura on a plate and serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

01 - Keep the batter cold at all times to achieve a light and crispy coating.

02 - Use seasonal vegetables to adapt flavors and textures throughout the year.