tempura

Everyday

Tempura is a Japanese dish of pieces of seafood (like prawns) or vegetables dipped in a light batter and deep-fried until crispy. tree →

In the lessons

In food technology and geography lessons it appears when learning about Japanese food alongside sushi and ramen. It is usually eaten with a dipping sauce. Safety: deep-frying uses very hot oil, so only adults should do it. Phrases: "prawn tempura", "vegetable tempura", "tempura batter".

Examples

• We had prawn tempura at the Japanese restaurant. tree →
• Tempura batter is made with very cold water. tree →
• The sweet potato tempura was crunchy and light. tree →
• Tempura is often eaten with soy-based dipping sauce. tree →
• My dad tried to make tempura, but the batter was soggy. tree →
• Portuguese visitors may have brought the idea of tempura to Japan in the 1500s. tree →
• Vegetable tempura is good for people who don't eat meat. tree →

Note

Uncountable: "some tempura". Japanese word, pronounced "TEM-puh-ruh" (or "tem-POOR-uh"). Do not confuse with "tempera" (a type of paint).