Sweet Potato Tempura (3 Japanese Ways to Make)

Name: Sweet Potato Tempura (3 Japanese Ways to Make)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 75 ml cold water; 50 ml carbonated water; 15 g cornstarch; 75 g unbleached cake flour (or all purpose + extra for dusting); ½ tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (or half a small whisked egg); 2 ice cubes (optional); cooking oil (for frying); 600 g Japanese sweet potato (satsumaimo)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Sweet potatoes' melt-in-mouth texture and natural sweetness make them one of the best vegetables to use for tempura. In this recipe, I will teach you tips and tricks specifically for making tempura with Japanese sweet potato, as well as 3 different ways to cut and enjoy!

Updated at: Tue, 26 May 2026 08:40:55 GMT