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Oita-Style Toriten Tempura with Umeboshi

Name: Oita-Style Toriten Tempura with Umeboshi
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese home cooking
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken breast strips; 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers); 1 cup flour; 1 cup ice water; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup umeboshi paste; oil for frying

Crispy battered chicken and vegetables served with pickled ume fruits for a Japanese snack.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix flour, ice water, baking powder, and soy sauce for tempura batter.
Dip chicken and vegetables in batter, then fry in hot oil until golden.
Serve with umeboshi paste on the side.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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