Japanese cuisine is exotic both in terms of ingredients and the way of preparing dishes. Surprising combinations and methods of preparing individual dishes have already found many lovers all over the world. Particularly interesting are sushi and temperature. Both methods can be successfully combined.
Simple tempura
The history of temperature has European roots. This is one of the few examples when a country from the Far East so eagerly accepted something, initially completely alien to it. Portuguese missionaries showed Japan how to fry in deep frying oil. The dish, prepared in this way, was eaten during the Dry Days. From its Latin name Quatuor Tempura the name Tempura is derived. The Japanese have achieved perfection in making temperature, quickly surpassing the Europeans. It does not require sophisticated ingredients to make it. These are mostly pieces of vegetables, seafood, fish or meat. Each bite is rolled in a characteristic thin dough. It is the secret of temperature. After frying it should be light and crispy, necessarily warm, preferably hot. Therefore, the temperature is given immediately after preparation.
Homemade tempura
In Japan there is a whole chain of restaurants where the temperature is served. Some of them also serve sushi at a tempura. This is a dish for people who appreciate sushi, but want to eat something warm. Both the usual temperature and sushi in tempura can be done at home. The most time will be spent preparing rice for sushi. It must have an appropriate taste and be cooled. Recipes on sushi are available on many websites. Preparing rolls to be fried should not be a problem. A more careful look at how the dough is made for the temperature.
Secrets of the dough
In order to obtain the right crispness of the dough for the temperature, it is necessary to prepare it in an appropriate way. Its texture resembles a slightly thicker pancake dough. During preparation, mix the ingredients quickly - half a glass of wheat and corn flour with the addition of water. One egg and a pinch of salt are also added. The dough should not be stirred thoroughly. If lumps remain, they will disappear during the quick frying process. They are prepared at the last minute. Add ice water or ice cubes to the dough. This treatment guarantees additional crunchiness.
Tempura do sushi
Tempura It is very often served with sushi poppy seeds. Tastes of these dishes perfectly intertwine with each other. Ready rolls of sushi should be rolled in dough and fried in hot oil. This version of sushi is cut only after frying and drying on a paper towel. Sushi poppies, made in tempura, are served with different sauces, soya or teriyaki. The teriyaki mortar can also be made by mixing soy sauce with rice vinegar and white wine.
Sushi can also be purchased at tempura in restaurants serving Japanese specialties. However, if we like to prepare such dishes ourselves, this dish should also not cause problems.