Sweet Potato Tempura Recipe
Fried sweet potato served with tempura sauce.
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Ingredients
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Tempura Batter and Sweet Potatoes
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin, uniform slices or sticks. Set aside.
- 2
Make Tempura Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Slowly add the ice water, mixing until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
- 3
- 4
Fry Sweet Potatoes
Dip the sweet potato slices into the tempura batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried sweet potatoes using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tempura sauce.
