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Ebi tempura
Mix tentsuyu and keep warm. Score the prawn bellies so they do not curl. Pat dry. Dust very lightly in flour.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Ebi tempura take?
35 min all in โ 20 min prep, 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Shellfish, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
Prawns โ Sweet-potato slices. Kakiage and vegetable tempura are the other half of the technique.
What should I watch for?
Overmixing makes a bready coat. Overheating browns the batter before the prawn cooks.
Any tips from this recipe?
Vegetables (sweet potato, shiso, mushroom) use the same batter. Fry those a little longer. A thermometer helps more than courage.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.