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eggplant tempura

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

A great vegetarian tempura. (prep time does not include resting time for eggplant)

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For eggplant tempura

  • 2 md
    eggplants
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 c
    seltzer water
  • salt
  • peanut oil to deep fry
  • SESAME MAYO
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    wholegrain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped spring onion

How To Make eggplant tempura

  • 1
    Cut eggplants into 1/2cm slices, sprinkle with salt and place in a colander. Set aside for 30 minutes to release water.
  • 2
    Rinse eggplant and thoroughly dry with paper towel. Combine flour, constarch, and seltzer water in a bowl (do not over mix, lumps are fine). Season with salt. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over high heat. Dip eggplant in batter then add to hot oil in batches. Fry for 1-2 minutes until light golden.
  • 3
    Drain on paper towel and serve with mayonnaise.
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