Tempura-Style Fried Dumplings
Crispy golden dumplings with a light tempura batter, topped with seaweed strips, cherry tomatoes, and microgreens. A quick and fun snack or appetizer.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 12 pieces dumpling wrappers
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ice water
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp seaweed strips
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk the 1 egg and 0.5 cup ice water. Add the 0.5 cup flour and stir until just combined; the batter should be lumpy.
- 2
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Dip each of the 12 dumpling wrappers into the batter, letting excess drip off.
- 3
Carefully place a few battered wrappers into the hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side, turning once.
- 4
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with the 2 tbsp seaweed strips while still warm.
- 5
Serve immediately, garnished with cherry tomatoes and microgreens if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- deep pot
- whisk
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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