Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Katsu, Mahi Mahi, Kal Bi, Fried Man Doo, Sweet Potato Tempura, Veg. Tempura Recipe
Make Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Katsu, Mahi Mahi, Kal Bi, Fried Man Doo, Sweet Potato Tempura, Veg. Tempura Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Tempura
Chicken Katsu
Mahi Mahi
Kal Bi
Fried Man Doo
Sweet Potato Tempura
Vegetable Tempura
Method
Shrimp Tempura
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix tempura batter mix with ice-cold water until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Chicken Katsu
- 5
Prepare the Chicken
Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt.
- 6
Breading Process
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 8
Fry the Chicken
Add breaded chicken to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Mahi Mahi
- 9
Prepare the Mahi Mahi
Season mahi mahi fillets with salt, black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- 10
Kal Bi
- 11
Marinate the Beef
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add beef short ribs and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 12
Cook the Kal Bi
Grill or broil marinated short ribs over high heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until caramelized and cooked through.
- 13
Garnish
Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Fried Man Doo
- 14
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix ground pork, chopped cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- 15
Fill the Wontons
Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold and seal edges with water.
- 16
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 17
Fry the Man Doo
Fry the filled wontons until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sweet Potato Tempura
- 18
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and slice sweet potatoes into thin rounds.
- 19
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix tempura batter mix with ice-cold water until just combined.
- 20
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 21
Fry the Sweet Potatoes
Dip sweet potato slices into the batter and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Vegetable Tempura
- 22
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and cut mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- 23
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix tempura batter mix with ice-cold water until just combined.
- 24
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 25
Fry the Vegetables
Dip vegetables into the batter and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
