Vegetable Tempura with Dashi Dipping Sauce
Light and crispy battered vegetables served with a savory dashi-based dipping sauce that captures the essence of Japanese comfort food.
280kcal
8gProtein
32gCarbs
12gFat
4gFibre
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup ice water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, sweet potato, mushrooms), cut into strips
- 3 cups dashi stock
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Method
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix chickpea flour, ice water, and baking soda until just combined for the batter.
- Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan and warm gently.
- Dip vegetable pieces in batter and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain tempura on paper towels.
- Serve hot with warm dipping sauce on the side.
AI-generated recipe — cook foods to safe internal temperatures and check ingredients for allergens. Nutrition is a per-serving estimate.
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