Indonesian Style Tempura

Prawns, scallops, sweet potato, bell pepper and broccoli florets coated in homemade tempura batter prepared from rice flour, eggs, ice water, coconut milk, and ground coriander. Lightly coated seafood and vegetables are deep fried until batter is golden brown.

Ingredients -
Peanut Oil, for deep-frying
2-1/2 cup Rice Flour or Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour
3 Eggs
1 1/2 cup Ice Water
1/2 cup Coconut Milk
1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 large Red Bell Pepper
1 pound Large Prawns
1/2 pound Large Scallops
1 cup Sweet Potato, diagonally sliced
1 cup Broccoli Florets
 
Preparation:

1. Heat 4-inches of oil to 350 F in deep fryer or large saucepan.

2. In a blender at high speed, mix together flour, eggs, the ice water, coconut milk, and coriander until very smooth.

3. Pour this batter into a bowl set inside a larger bowl filled with crushed ice.

4. Seed bell pepper and cut into eighths. Peel and devein prawns.

5. To cook tempura, dip seafood and vegetables into batter, turning to coat lightly.

6. Place immediately into hot oil.

7. Tempura should brown in 30 seconds; if it takes longer, oil is not hot enough.

8. Drain cooked tempura on paper towels.

 



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