Tempura

Tempura was brought to Japan by the Potuguese. Today Tempura is a very popular Japanese food, and as well one of the best known outside of Japan.

Batter

3 egg yolks
2 cups very cold water
2 1/2 cups flour
oil (for frying)

Assorted seafood and vegetables (I like scallops, shrimp, small halibut pieces, mushrooms, fresh green snap peas, etc), use your favorite. Heat oil to 375.

• Combine yolks with water; mix well.
• Gradually stir in the flour; stir from the bottom of the bowl, gently.
• Do not overstir, this is the secret of a light batter.
• Some flour will still float on top of the batter.
• Pat seafood and veggies dry.
• Dip pieces in batter, let drain a little.
• Drop a few pieces at a time into hot oil; fry for only a minute or two, till golden.
• Drain on paper toweling.
• Serve with assorted sauces for dipping.

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Yakatori Don Reciepe

One of the most popular Japanese dishes (authentic recipe). The tasty ginger and rice wine marinade can be used for meat or fish. This recipe can also be made on the grill using the marinade as a basting sauce."

Original recipe yield: 4 servings


PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 30 Min

INGREDIENTS
3 pound chicken, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons white sugar
2/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons Sesame or Peanut Oil

DIRECTIONS

Rinse chicken, and pat dry. In a glass baking dish or bowl, stir together the ginger, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, sake and mirin. Place the chicken into the mixture to marinate. Refrigerate, covered for several hours, or overnight.

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces into the pan skin-side down, reserving marinade. Cook until light brown, then flip and brown the other side. Drain off grease, and pour the marinade into the pan. Cover, and reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove the lid and continue cooking, shaking the skillet occasionally, until marinade is evaporated. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

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