Tempura

Even though Tempura is crispy and fried, it keeps the Japanese style of clean and simple flavors. They still focus on using just a few good ingredients. It involves deep-frying seafood, vegetables, or even some meats, resulting in a light and crispy coating that perfectly complements the tender, juicy interior.

The batter is the most crucial part of Tempura, consisting of flour, eggs, and water, keeping the ingredients moist and flavorful. The contrast between the crispy batter and the fresh, flavorful fillings makes tempura a beloved cooks delight. They usually serve it with a dipping sauce called tentsuyu, made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. This sauce adds extra flavor to the dish. With its light batter and fresh ingredients, Tempura makes for a really tasty meal.

The art of preparing and frying Tempura is often considered a culinary skill. The perfect balance between temperature and time is needed to achieve the ideal crispiness without affecting the natural flavor of the ingredients. Tempura is an iconic dish that is served in a wide variety of ways: on its own, over rice, with tentsuyu or soy sauce, or even as a filling in sushi rolls.

Main ingredients: ice water, flour, egg yolks, soda water, baking soda, cornstarch, and potato starch

Recommended places: Ginza in Tokyo, Japan

Price range: range from 600 JPY to 800 JPY (around $4 to $5.3)