Shrimp Egg Tendon Recipe (Tempura Rice Bowl with Prawns and Vegetables) | Cooking with Dog

tempura batter

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while maintaining texture.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and offers a plant-based option.

nori

🥗Healthier: seaweed salad

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach provides a similar texture and is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and often less expensive.

Prepare the donburi sauce by combining soy sauce, mirin, and bonito flakes in a tea filter bag.

Prepare the tempura batter by mixing tempura batter mix with water according to the package instructions.

Dust the prawns with tempura batter mix before dipping them into the tempura batter.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot for frying.

Fry the prawns until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Prepare the vegetables (eggplant, green bell pepper, kabocha squash, okra) and fry them in the same oil until crispy.

Serve the fresh steamed rice in a bowl, topped with the fried prawns, soft boiled eggs, and fried vegetables.

Drizzle the donburi sauce over the top and sprinkle with sansho pepper powder to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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