Authentic Kakiage (Mixed Vegetable Tempura)

Name: Authentic Kakiage (Mixed Vegetable Tempura)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 150 ml water (chilled); 100 ml carbonated water (chilled); 150 g cake flour (chilled); 30 g cornstarch (chilled); 1 egg; 3 ice cubes; cooking oil (for deep frying); ½ yellow onions (thinly sliced); ½ carrot (julienned (matchsticks)); 6 boiled shrimp (cut into 1 cm pieces (omit for vegetarians)); 5 green beans (halved lengthways); 1 tbsp cake flour; sea salt (optional for dipping); tsuyu sauce (noodle soup base) (diluted, optional for dipping)

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:10min

Learn how to make authentic Japanese kakiage, a delicious dish made with a variety of thinly sliced vegetables encased in a light and crispy tempura batter. Serve on its own, or enjoy with udon or soba noodles!

Updated at: Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:59:07 GMT