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Kakiage

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Kakiage is a kind of tempura which different ingredients are mixed together in tempura batter before deep-frying. Various vegetables, mushrooms, and seafood can be used.

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 large carrot, cut into thin strips (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 lb scallops, shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation:

Beat an egg in a large bowl. Add ice water in the bowl. Add sifted flour in the bowl and mix lightly. Heat oil to 340 degrees F in a deep pan. Add onion slices, carrot strips, and scallops in the tempura batter, and mix together. Take a scoop of the mixture with a large spoon and slip into the oil. Shape the piece, using chopsticks or a cooking tong until firm. Deep-fry until browned on both sides. Drain and serve with tempura dipping sauce.
*Makes 4 servings
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