Description
Crispy Japanese Sweet Potato Tempura is a delightful dish featuring thinly sliced sweet potatoes coated in a light batter and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into thin slices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Dipping sauce (soy sauce or tentsuyu, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the cold sparkling water and beaten egg. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Dip the sweet potato slices into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the sweet potatoes for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Experiment with other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for a colorful tempura platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg