Vegetable Tempura

Cajun Shrimp

Makes 2 servings

Tempura batter:

1large egg yolk

1cup ice water

¾cup cake flour

¼cup cornstarch

¾-1 pound assorted sliced vegetables

(i.e. green beans, asparagus, sweet potato, eggplant, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini)

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and the ice water. Add the cake flour and cornstarch and whisk to incorporate the ingredients. The batter will appear lumpy. Cover with plastic and rest the batter for about an hour in the refrigerator.

Fill the Cuisinart™ Deep Fryer with vegetable oil to the maximum line. Preheat to 375˚F. When the oil is ready, lower the basket into the oil. Choose an assortment of vegetables and dip into the tempura batter. Allow any excess batter to drip off and then carefully lower vegetables into the oil. Be sure to not overcrowd the basket.

Fry for about 3 to 5 minutes, turning once during cooking time, until the vegetables are golden and crispy. Lift basket and let the oil drain out. With a pair of tongs, place vegetables on layered paper towels and season with salt. Repeat with remaining vegetables and serve immediately.

Serve with soy sauce or soy dipping sauce (see previous recipe).

Makes 2 to 3 servings

1pound shelled and deveined raw shrimp

1cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1cup cornmeal (white or yellow)

1tablespoon chili powder

2teaspoons thyme

1teaspoon ground cumin

1teaspoon garlic powder

1teaspoon sweet paprika

1teaspoon kosher salt

½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 large eggs

¹⁄3 cup milk

Rinse and dry shrimp. Place on a tray or baking sheet lined with a triple thickness of paper towels. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Place the flour, cornmeal, chili powder, thyme, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir to blend. Place the eggs in a medium bowl and beat with a whisk until completely blended. Add milk and stir to blend.

Fill the Cuisinart™ Deep Fryer with vegetable oil to the maximum line. Preheat to 375°F. While the oil is heating, prepare the shrimp. In small batches, place the shrimp in the egg mixture. Drain and add to the seasoned flour. Toss gently to completely coat with dry mixture. Remove and place each piece separately on a tray or baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.

Preheat the oven to 200°F. Place a wire rack on a jelly-roll pan. When oil is ready, lower the basket into the oil. Add shrimp in batches, about 4 to 5 at a time to the hot oil – do not crowd – and cook until golden and crispy, about 1½ to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp. As they are cooked place on layered paper towels for 2 to 3

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Cuisinart CDF-100 manual Vegetable Tempura, Cajun Shrimp
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CDF-100 specifications

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