Tempura (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Tempura (Alton Brown)
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  1. Whisk the cake flour and rice flour together in a medium glass bowl and divide it in half. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat until it reaches 375 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  3. Once the temperature reaches 365 degrees F, whisk the egg, seltzer water and vodka, in a medium mixing bowl and divide it in half. Put half of the mixture in the refrigerator to reserve. Pour half of the liquid mixture into half of the dry mixture and whisk to combine, about 10 to 15 seconds. Some lumps may remain. Set the glass bowl in a larger bowl lined with ice.
  4. Dip the sweet potatoes into the batter using tongs, drain for 2 to 3 seconds over the bowl, and then add to the hot oil. Adjust the heat to maintain between 375 and 400 degrees F. Fry 6 to 8 pieces, at a time, until puffy and very light golden, about 1 to 2 minutes Remove to a cooling rack lined with 3 layers of paper towels set over a half sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Repeat the same dipping and frying procedure with the green beans and parsley leaves. Put the fried vegetables on a serving platter and serve the as an appetizer while preparing the seafood.
  5. Whisk together the remaining halves of dry and liquid batter ingredients as above and repeat dipping and frying with the shrimp and fish fillets. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, transfer the fish to a serving platter and serve immediately.
  6. Cook's Note: Tempura may be held in a 200 degree F oven for up to 30 minutes, though texture is compromised.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2304.12 Kcal (9647 kJ)
Calories from fat 2042.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 226.91g 349%
Cholesterol 71.82mg 24%
Sodium 520.34mg 22%
Potassium 344.86mg 7%
Total Carbs 59.57g 20%
Sugars 4.09g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 12%
Protein 16.08g 32%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 52.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 485.26 Kcal (2032 kJ)
Calories from fat 430.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.79g 349%
Cholesterol 15.12mg 24%
Sodium 109.59mg 22%
Potassium 72.63mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.55g 20%
Sugars 0.86g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 12%
Protein 3.39g 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 18%
Calcium 11mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 64.4
    Points
  • 66
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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