Spicy Baked Tempura
Chinese Chinese - Chicken

Spicy Baked Tempura

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 200 g yam (peeled and cut into 1/2cm slices)
  • • 200 g sweet potato (peeled and cut into 1/2cm slices)
  • • 1 small head of broccoli (cut into bite size florets)
  • • 60 g cornflour
  • • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • • 3 egg whites (beaten)
  • • 100 g panko breadcrumbs
  • • low calorie cooking spray
  • • 130 g lighter than light mayonnaise
  • • 1/4 tsp sriracha
  • • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • • 6 g coriander leaves (finely chopped)
  • • 1 lime (cut into 6 wedges)
  • • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan. Spray 2 baking trays with some low calorie cooking spray.

2
Phase 2

Mix together the cornflour, chilli powder and garlic granules, with some salt and pepper.

3
Phase 3

Coat the vegetables with cornflour and then dip them into the egg whites. Finally, coat thoroughly with the panko.

4
Phase 4

Place the coated vegetables on the baking tray and spray with some low calorie cooking spray.

5
Phase 5

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, turning the veg over halfway through, until golden brown and the vegetables are just cooked.

6
Phase 6

Mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice and coriander together in a bowl and season to taste with some salt and pepper.

7
Phase 7

Serve the vegetable tempura immediately, alongside the dip.