Most of us have had tempura. It’s the name given in Japan to usually fish or vegetables deep fried in a thin batter. According to the Oxford Companion to Food, it is one of the most important and ...

Tempura is a Japanese dish with a long history. It is commonly made with seafood or vegetables coated in a light batter made from a simple mixture of flour, egg, and water, which is then deep-fried.

Shrimp tempura, with a light and crispy batter on the outside and perfectly cooked shrimp on the inside, is a favorite at ...