Yasai tempura

Yasai tempura is a yummy Japanese dish made of vegetables that have been dipped in a special batter and then fried in hot oil until crispy.

Just like when you get your fingers sticky when you dip them in paint, the veggies get a batter coating when they are dipped into a bowl of special mixture made up of flour, water, and sometimes even egg. This batter helps the vegetables to become crispy when they’re fried.

The vegetables that are used in yasai tempura can vary, but some common ones are sweet potato, zucchini, eggplant, and pumpkin. It’s important to cut these veggies into small pieces so that they cook evenly and quickly in the hot oil.

Once the veggies are coated in the batter, they are carefully placed into a pot of hot oil that has been heated to a special temperature. The oil works like an oven and makes the batter puff up, making the veggies extra crispy!

After a few minutes of cooking, the yasai tempura is ready to be taken out of the oil and placed on a plate. Sometimes, people sprinkle a bit of salt on top or serve it with a dipping sauce. And then it's ready to be eaten!

Yasai tempura is a fun and tasty way to eat vegetables and it’s something you can try making at home with your grown-ups too!