Caribbean Tempura

Directions

1. 1
   Peel sweet potato and cut into round slices.
2. 2
   Cut red pepper into strips.
3. 3
   Cut red onion into wide rings.
4. 4
   Prepare batter by whisking cold water into egg yolks.
5. 5
   Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and coconut in all at once and stir just to mix.
6. 6
   Prepare dipping sauce by combining rum, beef stock, ginger, salt, brown sugar and minced garlic clove.
7. 7
   Bring to a low boil.
8. 8
   Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk until thickened to desired consistency.
9. 9
   Turn heat down to lowest setting to keep warm.
10. 10
    Dip vegetables into batter and fry in hot oil either in a fry pan on the stove or in deep fryer till outside is crispy.
11. 11
    Note: the sweet potatoes take a little longer to fry through so that they are soft.
12. 12
    Test with a fork to determine if they are done.
13. 13
    Serve with sauce and enjoy.