Delicious and Crispy Shrimp Tempura with Sake Dipping Sauce

Enjoy the crispy and flavorful experience of homemade shrimp tempura with a delicious sake dipping sauce. This recipe combines succulent shrimp dipped in a light tempura batter and fried to perfection. Serve it with a tangy yet savory sake-based sauce for an extra burst of flavor. This dish is perfect for impressing guests at any occasion or for a special treat for yourself. Get ready to savor the authentic taste of Japanese tempura with an American twist!

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ice-cold water
• Oil for frying
• For the sauce:
• 1/2 cup sake
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Directions

1. In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add the ice-cold water to the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth and slightly thick. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and coat them evenly with a thin layer of the tempura batter.
5. Carefully place the shrimp in the hot oil, frying a few at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan.
6. Fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove them from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. To prepare the dipping sauce, combine the sake, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Stir in the thinly sliced green onion and grated ginger.
9. Serve the crispy shrimp tempura with the sake dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
10. Enjoy the delicious combination of crispy shrimp and tangy sake dipping sauce!

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