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
*Makes 4 servings