Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsIzakaya 88Shrimp And Vegetable Tempura Recipe

Shrimp And Vegetable Tempura Recipe

Inspired by Izakaya 88
Time40m
Serves4

Shrimp and assorted vegetables fried golden in our special tempura batter served with rice.

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Ingredients

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Tempura Batter

Rice

Method

Rice Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the washed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Tempura Batter Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Tempura Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornstarch, and 1 tsp of baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and then add 1 cup of ice-cold water. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. The batter should be lumpy; do not overmix.

Shrimp and Vegetable Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Shrimp and Vegetables

    Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Slice the zucchini, julienne the carrot, and slice the bell pepper into thin strips. Separate the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or wok, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter in; it should sizzle immediately.

  3. 5

    Fry Shrimp and Vegetables

    Dip the shrimp and vegetables into the tempura batter, allowing excess batter to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning them halfway through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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