Shrimp Tempura Bowl with Daikon & Green Tea
Crispy shrimp tempura over rice with grated daikon, served with a light dipping sauce and green tea. Ready in under 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ice-cold club soda or water
- 3 cups neutral oil for frying
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice or short-grain rice
- 1 cup daikon radish, finely grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin (or honey as substitute)
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet to 350°F (use a thermometer). Mix flour and club soda into a thin, lumpy batter.
- 3
Working in batches, dip shrimp in batter and slide into hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes per batch until golden and crispy.
- 4
Remove shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk soy sauce and mirin in a small bowl for dipping.
- 5
Divide warm rice between two bowls. Top each with tempura shrimp and a mound of grated daikon.
- 6
Drizzle dipping sauce over the bowl or serve on the side. Serve hot with a cup of warm green tea.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot or 12-inch skillet
- deep-fry thermometer
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- slotted spoon
- two serving bowls
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