Telegraph Hill Tempura

A light and crispy tempura dish inspired by the flavors of Telegraph Hill, featuring fresh vegetables and shrimp.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Soy sauce - For dipping
Vegetable oil - For frying
Cold water - 1 cup
Tempura batter mix - 1 cup
Assorted vegetables - 2 cups (such as bell peppers, broccoli, and sweet potatoes)
Shrimp - 12 large, peeled and deveined

Prepare the shrimp and vegetables by cleaning and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, mix the tempura batter with cold water until it forms a thin batter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
Dip the shrimp and vegetables into the batter, making sure they are fully coated.
Carefully drop the battered shrimp and vegetables into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the tempura with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve the tempura hot with soy sauce for dipping.