---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02
 
      Title: Tempura
 Categories: Appetizers
      Yield: 5 servings
 
      1 lb Shrimp; prepared with tails
      1 c  Asparagus; cut into 1" pieces
      1 c  Carrots; cut into 1/4" slices
      1 c  Celery; cut into 1/4" slices
      1 c  Cauliflower; flowerettes
      1 c  Zucchini; cut into 1/2x2" sticks
      1 c  Green beans; cut into 2" pieces
      1 c  Green onions; cut into 2" pieces
      1    Bell pepper; cut into rings
      1 md Onion; cut into rings
      1    Parsley; bunch
      1 c  Snow peas
      1    Sweet potato; cut into 1/8" slices
           Vegetable oil
      1    Tempura batter recipe
      1    Tempura sauce recipe
 
  Make several crosswise slits on the underside of shrimp to prevent
  curling.  Parboil green beans.  Pat shrimp and vegetables dry;
  arrange on platter; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  Prepare batter and sauce recipes.  Do not make batter recipe too
  far ahead of time.

  Heat oil in a wok to 360 degrees F.  Dip shrimp and vegetables into
  batter with tongs; allow excess batter to drip into bowl. Fry a few
  pieces at a time until golden brown, turning once (cooking time
  approximately 2-3 minutes).

  This is best prepared close to or at the table. It is great fun to
  have a "tempura party" with guests cooking their own. Serve with
  sauce and rice. (You may need more batter mix depending on the
  amounts of seafood and vegetables you prepare).  Does not keep well
  once cooked.

 04/02 06:18 am      Dorie (Waialua, Hawaii)
 
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