Crispy Broccoli Tempura

INGREDIENTS

  • 150g corn flour
  • 150g plain flour
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 300ml cold sparkling water
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 300g tender stem broccoli
  • for the dipping sauce
  • Mix together:
  • 1⁄4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon homemade chilli oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon spring onions,
  • chopped
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon coriander, chopped finely
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

METHOD

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Blanch the broccoli for 1-2 minutes (depending on their size).
  • Let the broccoli dry while you make your tempura batter.
  • Sift the flours into a medium sized bowl and add the salt.
  • Add in the egg yolks and slowly mix in the sparkling water.
  • Mix till smooth and place batter in the fridge
  • Heat a pan of any flavorless oil (vegetable, sunflower, or canola) to approximately 180`c.
  • Dip each broccoli floret into the batter and fry in batches till lightly golden and crispy.
  • Drain on a kitchen paper towel and sprinkle with salt before serving with the dipping sauce.

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