Description
Japanese Sweet Potato Tempura is a delightful dish featuring thinly sliced Japanese sweet potatoes dipped in a light, crispy batter and fried to perfection. This vegetarian appetizer or side dish is a popular choice for those who enjoy the crunch of tempura with a touch of sweetness from the potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 medium Japanese sweet potatoes (sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 large egg (cold)
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil for frying
- optional: dipping sauce such as tentsuyu or soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds. Soak in cold water, then drain and pat dry.
- Make Batter: Whisk egg with ice-cold water. Add flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fry Tempura: Heat oil, dip potato slices in batter, and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve: Drain tempura on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- Keep batter cold for a crispy texture.
- Best served immediately or keep warm in a low oven briefly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 slices
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
