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Asparagus Tempura - Recipe Video

A simple and easy to understand recipe video shows how to make Asparagus Tempura.
This tempura recipe makes use of the natural flavor of asparagus and is easy to make. Ideal for snacks to go with a drink or when you want another dish on the table. You can enjoy it not only with salt but also with tempura sauce (tentsuyu). Please arrange it according to your preference.
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Cook time

30 minutes

Ingredients
2 servings

  • Asparagus
    4
  • 天ぷらの衣
  • Cake flour (Pastry flour)
    60 g
  • Starch
    10 g
  • Cold water
    80 ml
  • Beaten eggs
    1/2
  • Salad oil
    as needed
  • Salt
    as needed
  • Lemon
    1 slice(s)

How to make

  1. 1. Peel the hard root end in asparagus with a peeler, then slice diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
  2. 2. Add ingredients for the tempura batter in a bowl and mix to the point where lumps remain.
  3. 3. Add 1-inch depth of frying oil into a pot, and heat to 170°C (338°F).
  4. 4. Dip Step 1 into Step 2, add them in the frying oil, deep-fry until the surface becomes crispy, then drain off the oil.
  5. 5. Arrange Step 4 on a plate and garnish with salt and lemon to complete the dish.

Tips for cooking

Please adjust the amount of salt to your taste. The key is not to overmix the tempura batter. The texture will be crispier if you use colder powder or water.

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