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Purple sprouting broccoli tempura with nuoc cham

For the nuoc cham, whisk together all of the ingredients with 5 tbsp hot water in a small bowl. Set aside while you make the tempura.

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How long does Purple sprouting broccoli tempura with nuoc cham take?

13 min all in โ€” 10 min prep, 3 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Sesame, Fish. 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 $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce โ€” 2 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.

How much fish sauce?

2 tbsp of Fish sauce.

How much sugar?

2 tbsp of Sugar.

What can I use instead?

flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) โ†’ a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) โ†’ soy sauce + lime. Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable. lime โ†’ lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) โ†’ paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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