Japanese Corn Tempura
A crispy Japanese tempura dish made with corn and served with a side of flatbread.
Ingredients
- β1 cup corn kernels
- β4-6 slices flatbread
- β1 cup all-purpose flour
- β1 cup ice-cold soda water
- β1/2 cup vegetable oil
- βto taste salt
- β1 tsp sugar
- β2 tbsp mirin
- β2 tbsp sake
- βchopped, for garnish green onions
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and ice-cold soda water to make a batter.
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2. Add salt, sugar, mirin, and sake to the batter and whisk until combined.
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3. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. Dip corn kernels into the batter, making sure they are fully coated.
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5. Carefully place battered corn kernels into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
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6. Remove fried corn from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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7. Serve hot with flatbread on the side.
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8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.