How to Make Vegetable Tempura
There are a wealth of vegetable tempura options, but it's important to prepare the vegetables properly before you start.
To use leftover batter to make vegetable fritters, dip 2 cups of vegetables in the batter and fry 2 to 3 minutes, following the same instructions for the shrimp.
| VEGETABLE | PREP REQUIRED |
|---|---|
| Green Beans | Trim ends |
| Snow Peas | Remove strings |
| Scallions | Trim ends |
| Asparagus | Remove woody bottoms and split large spears lengthwise |
| Shiitake Mushrooms | Remove stems |
| Button Mushrooms | Leave small mushrooms whole; halve medium mushrooms; quarter large mushrooms |
| Portobello Mushrooms | Cut into 1/2-inch rounds |
| Eggplant | Slice into 1/2-inch rounds or half moons |
| Onion | Cut into 1/2-inch rings |