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Tempura

5 ingredients 6 steps 1¾ cups (450 g) batter wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

891
Calories
19g
Protein
47g
Fat
96g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Water not in our table 0
Meat not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup ice cold water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Oil for deep-frying ( peanut oil is best)
  • Meat, vegetables, or seafood

Directions

1

Heat oil in a deep pan to 340–350°F (~171–176°C).

2

Beat the egg in a bowl and add ice cold water. Warmer water will produce a sticky batter and more oily tempura.

3

Add flour and mix lightly. Do not overmix batter—a few lumps actually improve the result, adding crispiness.

4

Dip meat or vegetables briefly in the batter, and fry until brown.

5

Remove from the oil and drain.

6

Serve hot.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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