Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp Recipe | The Food Lab

Name: Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp Recipe | The Food Lab
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 quarts (1.9L) peanut oil or vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup (3 ounces) cornstarch; 1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour; Kosher salt; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup (60ml) 80-proof vodka; 1/2 cup (120ml) ice-cold club soda; 4 cups thinly sliced vegetables or 1 pound (450g) shrimp (see note); Lemon wedges, for serving

Total 30m

This Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp Recipe from The Food Lab results in crispy, light, and airy battered vegetables or shrimp. The secret to the perfect tempura batter lies in the combination of cornstarch, all-purpose flour, vodka, and ice-cold club soda. Serve with lemon wedges for a delightful, crunchy treat.

Quick

Tempura

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

2 quarts (1.9L) peanut oil or vegetable shortening

1/2 cup (3 ounces) cornstarch

1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (60ml) 80-proof vodka

1/2 cup (120ml) ice-cold club soda

4 cups thinly sliced vegetables or 1 pound (450g) shrimp (see note)

Lemon wedges, for serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories

720kcal

36%
Fat

72g

3%
Saturated Fat

9g

0%
Carbohydrates

41g

2%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

46mg

2%
Sodium

585mg

29%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp Recipe | The Food Lab

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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