Crispy Shrimp Tempura is a Japanese dish of shrimp dipped in a mixture of wheat flour diluted with cold water and then fried until cooked. This dish is very popular and many people love it because of its crunchy texture and light but delicious taste. The ingredients are simple so people can make it at home.
1. Peel (except the tail) and slice the shrimp's back then remove the black vein. Rinse with water then lay it on a paper towel. Slice vertically the underbelly of the shrimps, about 5 slices then massage the shrimps until its makes a cracking sound. 2. Combine flour and cold water then mix with a chopstick until there is no lump. In small mixing bowl, combine vinegar and baking soda then pour it into the batter and stir again until mix well. The consistency of the batter should not be too thick nor too liquid.
3. Coat shrimps with flour and set aside. Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, dip coated shrimp into the batter then fry one by one. Sprinkle some batter with your hand into the shrimp then cook until golden. 4. Remove from the pan and rest it on a cooling rack to remove excess oil. Make sure that the oil is clean before you fry the next tempura.