Crispy tempura

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• 0:30 Prep


• 0:15 Cook


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  4 Servings


• Advanced

Take a culinary tour to Japan with classic tempura.

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Ingredients

• 300g firm white fish fillets


• 8 green king prawns, peeled, tails intact, deveined


• 1 small (250g) eggplant, cut into 5mm thick slices


• 120g green beans


• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying


• 2 x 150g packets tempura batter mixture


• 1 1/2 cups iced water


• 1 cup soy sauce

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  Preheat oven to 150ºC/130ºC fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place a large wire rack on prepared tray.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Cut fish into 3cm-wide, long strips. Place fish, prawns, eggplant and beans on a large baking tray lined with paper towel. Pat dry. Heat oil in a wok or large deep-frying pan over medium-high heat. Place batter mixture into a medium bowl. Slowly add iced water, whisking constantly until smooth.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  Working in batches, dip fish in batter to coat, allowing excess to drain off. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to wire rack. Place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining fish, prawns, eggplant, beans and batter. Arrange seafood and vegetables on plates. Serve with soy sauce.
  
  
  

Nutrition

• 2213 kj

  Energy




• 12.7g

  Fat Total




• 1.8g

  Saturated Fat




• 2.8g

  Fibre




• 33.3g

  Protein




• 72mg

  Cholesterol




• 4909mg

  Sodium





• 68.5g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

Notes

If the tempura batter thickens on standing, add a little extra iced water.

• Author: Annette Forrest


• Image credit: Andrew Young


• Publication: Super Food Ideas

Source: taste.com.au