Shrimp and Vegetable Clouds

Name: Shrimp and Vegetable Clouds
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut in 3/8 inch slices; 1 medium zucchini, cut in 3/8 inch slices; 1 small head of broccoli, cut in florets; 4 12 ounces snow peas, trimmed; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in strips; 6 small scallions, trimmed, with green tops; 1 12 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on; oil (for deep frying); 1 23 cups flour; 1 12 cups cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sparkling water, more if needed; 14 cup sesame seeds

13 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut in 3/8 inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut in 3/8 inch slices
1 small head of broccoli, cut in florets
4 12 ounces snow peas, trimmed
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in strips
6 small scallions, trimmed, with green tops
1 12 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
oil (for deep frying)
1 23 cups flour
1 12 cups cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sparkling water, more if needed
14 cup sesame seeds

Directions

1

Mix the tempura batter:.
2

Sift the flour, cornstarch, and salt into a large bowl and set it over a bowl of ice water.
3

Slowly whisk in the sparkling water, and then stir in the sesame seeds.
4

Leave the batter for 15 to 30 minutes so the flour starches expand and thicken slightly.
5

After standing, it should be the consistency of thin pancake batter.
6

If it is too thick, stir in more sparkling water.
7

To finish:.
8

Heat a 3/4 inch layer of oil to 375 degrees in a large saute pan or skillet.
9

Coat and fry the vegetables and shrimp until golden, working in batches.
10

Allow 2 to 3 minutes got shrimp; for vegetables the timing will vary from 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the type.
11

Transfer the cooked shrimp and vegetables to a rack lined with paper towels and keep them warm in a low oven with the door open while you fry the rest.
12

To serve:.
13

Pile the fritters loosely on a large platter, or arrange a sampling on individual plates.
14

Be sure not to pile them too closely together or they will steam and lose their crispness.
15

Getting ahead:.
16

Prepare the batter, vegetables, and shrimp up to 4 hours in advance, storing them covered in the refrigerator.
17

Fry everything at the last moment.