Tempura zucchini sticks
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 256 / Protein 8g / Carbohydr. 42g / Fat 6g
Ingredients (4 servings)
2 | zucchini |
200 g | flour |
1 tbsp | baking powder |
1 tsp | salt |
2 tbsp | corn oil |
300 ml | mineral water |
0.5 tbsp | honey |
sea salt | |
vegetable oil for frying |
Utensils
frying pan, large bowl, chop sticks (optional), cutting board, knife, paper towel
Wine Tip
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner is an ideal wine to pair with tempura battered dishes. Its crisp minerality and light citrus notes gently cleanse the palate and do not interfere with the delicate flavor of the tempura.
Step 1
Cut zucchini in half. Quarter lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a diagonal cut. Cut again into strips.
cutting board, knife
2 zucchini
Step 2
Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add corn oil and then slowly incorporate mineral water until batter is thick.
chopsticks, large bowl
200 g flour / 1 tbsp baking powder / 1 tsp salt / 2 tbsp corn oil / 300 ml mineral water
Step 3
Dredge zucchini sticks in tempura batter until well-coated.
Step 4
In a frying pan, heat up some vegetable oil over medium heat and cook zucchini for approx. 3 – 5 min. until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and allow to cool for approx. 2 – 3 min. Then, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sea salt .Enjoy right away!
frying pan, paper towel
0.5 tbsp honey / sea salt / vegetable oil for frying