Crispy Tempura Flakes (Tenkasu/Agedama)

Name: Crispy Tempura Flakes (Tenkasu/Agedama)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: leftover tempura batter (recommended); cooking oil (for deep frying); 3 tbsp water (chilled); 1 tbsp carbonated water (chilled); ½ tsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp cake flour; 1 tbsp cornstarch; ⅛ tsp baking powder; 1 ice cube

Instructions

Prep:10min

Tenkasu is a classic topping for udon and soba dishes. Its satisfying crunch and ability to absorb flavors make it a top-tier garnish and an excellent way to use up leftover tempura batter!

Updated at: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:23:58 GMT