A creative twist on traditional tempura, this dish combines crispy matcha-infused batter with a rich black sesame dipping sauce. Perfect for a sweet-savory snack!
🥢 Ingredients:
For the Tempura:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 cup ice-cold sparkling water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup mixed ingredients for frying (sweet potato slices, banana, or shrimp)
- Oil for frying
For the Black Sesame Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
🔥 Instructions:
- Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, matcha powder, and salt. Slowly add in ice-cold sparkling water, mixing lightly (don’t overmix, lumps are fine!).
- Heat the oil: In a deep pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip & fry: Coat the sweet potato, banana, or shrimp in the batter and fry until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
- Make the sauce: Blend or grind black sesame seeds, then mix with honey, soy sauce, and coconut milk.
- Serve hot with sauce on the side!
✅ Pros:
✔️ Unique combination of flavors (earthy matcha, nutty sesame, and crisp tempura).
✔️ Sweet and savory balance.
✔️ Light, crispy texture.
❌ Cons:
❌ Needs careful frying to maintain crispiness.
❌ Matcha flavor might be subtle if not measured properly.