Shishito tempura is a delicious Japanese dish made by lightly battering and frying shishito peppers, which gives them a crispy texture and a mildly spicy taste. Great as a snack or first course.
Ingredients:
- 150g shishito peppers
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup ice-cold water
- Oil for frying
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
Wash and dry the shishito peppers thoroughly
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and cornstarch
Slowly add ice-cold water to the flour mixture, stirring until you get a smooth batter
Be careful not to overmix
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan to 350F 175C
Dip the shishito peppers into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated
Carefully place the battered peppers into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding
Fry until the tempura is golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes
Remove the tempura from the oil and drain on paper towels
Sprinkle with salt while still hot
Serve immediately as an appetizer or side dish
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