January 7: Indulge in a Multi-Cultural Staple this National Tempura Day
Here is a great chance to enjoy a unique frying technique! While tempura is associated with Japanese cuisine, it is actually from Portugal. When Portuguese explorers landed in Japan in the 16th century, the Japanese added tempura to their own food traditions. It was named for the Latin phrase quattuor tempora meaning Ember Days, the times when Catholics eat vegetables or fish and no meat.
Tempura is an easy concoction of cold water and wheat flour. Online food recipes also call for eggs, baking soda, spices, and different oils to add to the flavor. Traditionally, shrimp, scallops, eggplant, and sweet potatoes are prepared in the batter but Dishfolio food bloggers found other possibilities as well. While tempura may appear to be exotic Asian fare, you will likely find it easy to make at home. Recreate your favorite Japanese restaurant in your own kitchen tonight!
Baked Vegan Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Healthy junk food! Baked beer-battered onion rings. Vegan.
by thegracefulkitchen
Tempura Shrimp and Scallops
Tasty, crunchy tempura is a taste sensation. We used the batter to crisp shrimp and scallops. Click for some useful tips!
by GoMakeMe
Chive Flower Tempura
This Chinese chive flower tempura is definitely one of the tastiest tempura dishes we have encountered! It's seasonal cooking at its best!
by thewoksoflife
Asparagus in tempura and salad
Tempura Asparagus and Zucchini salad with carrots and Pickled Lemon
by MeirCookBook
Shrimp Tempura Tacos
Shrimp Tempura Tacos... all because I found some tempura mix in the pantry!
by Peggy
Tempura Zucchini Blossoms
Zucchini blossoms fresh from the garden. Perfect for stuffing, perfect for tempura.
by acquiredlife