Tempura
OriginJapan
Year1549
Key IngredientsBatter/Seafood/Vegetables
About Tempura
Introduced by Portuguese missionaries. The name comes from Latin quatuor anni tempora, Catholic fasting days. The batter uses ice-cold water and minimal mixing for maximum crispiness. Cooked for exactly 2 minutes in sesame oil. The lightest fried food in the world. Over-mixing the batter is the most common mistake.
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