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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2022
  • There are many methods for making shrimp tempura, and after trying most of them I believe this is the simplest, easiest way to achieve what I consider the ultimate result - perfectly cooked shrimp encased in a light, airy, very thin, but extremely crispy shell. Enjoy!
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  • @KittenBowl1
    @KittenBowl1 Рік тому +243

    This looks nice chef John. At my home in Tokyo Japan, we use eggs. It adds to the flavor and the color, it’s traditionally Japanese, we call it “golden fox color”, every Japanese housewife aims for that color when we make tempura. We typically use an egg or two, ice chilled water (you can leave ice cubes in there while you are frying whole bunch of shrimps to mushrooms to vegetables), then cake flour and potato starch half and half blend. No baking soda or powder. There should be some flour lumps left and try mixing with chop sticks minimally so it’s nice and light, no fork. We dust anything in flour which is watery, but mostly slippery vegetables to keep the crust from falling off (like egg plants, onion wedges, and Japanese Kabocha pumpkin and sweet potato slices), and shrimp is optional to be dusted with flour. If it’s squid you dust it with flour through strainer, otherwise it splatters and it’s dangerous. Dipping sauce (Tentsuyu) with grated daikon radish and grated ginger is what most people do at home but sea salt is better. You dip piping hot tempura in sea salt lightly after every bite. You can really savor the entire tempura from crust to the shrimp, even the delicate flavor you can enjoy with sea salt. You can get fancy with matcha salt (sea salt and matcha powder), paprika salt, and black salt etc. That’s what they do in some Michelin starred or upscale Tempura restaurants here in Tokyo (which can be expensive but so good). I miss going to upscale Tempura restaurants now. Due to Covid, many don’t dine in Japan. I haven’t dined in 2+ years and unfortunately Covid is raging in Tokyo at the moment. But I make Tempura at home a few times a month. If you haven’t tried Shimeji mushroom tempura or egg plant tempura, or Shungiku (Japanese green herb), you’re in for a treat! Those are my favorites!

    • @markszyszkiewicz
      @markszyszkiewicz Рік тому +4

      I love the tempura lotus root and chyrsanthemum leaves, but the shrimp and squid were my favorite when I lived in Yokohama.

    • @AlfonsoVallarta
      @AlfonsoVallarta Рік тому +33

      This comment deserves a pin! It's nearly another entire video's worth of information!

    • @pooheadlou
      @pooheadlou Рік тому +4

      Yes! My favourites are, number one: eggplant i could eat a big plate of that all on its own, green beans, and yes I do love prawns also but, all are very yummy! But eggplant is king, for me.

    • @joestockmanalpha
      @joestockmanalpha Рік тому +8

      Thanks for all the information!

    • @Zelmel
      @Zelmel Рік тому +4

      I mean, I'm not Japanese so my opinion probably doesn't matter, but I do it the exact way you describe other than a little baking powder sometimes just for extra puff on the batter. I often do on with chunks of firm tofu that has been marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Not the most traditional, but good!

  • @DorinEnache
    @DorinEnache Рік тому +34

    After watching a few hundred of your videos my cooking has forever changed because I cannot try anything with the fork anymore without saying to myself "Fork don't lie" Keep up the good work, you are after all the Albert Brooks of UA-cam cooks!

  • @tuckgraph
    @tuckgraph Рік тому +19

    The simplicity of this dish is one of the things that makes it so fantastic. Living on the Gulf Coast, you'll find lots of fancy ways to prepare shrimp. But there should be no intimidation in the preparation of this crustacean!

  • @CM_Burns
    @CM_Burns Рік тому +151

    You are the Hikaru Nakamura of your Crispy Shrimp Tempura.

    • @CharlesLumia
      @CharlesLumia Рік тому +2

      Nice lol is that in the video (haven't watched it yet)

    • @bigfatchubbybritboy9445
      @bigfatchubbybritboy9445 Рік тому +2

      Tempura is actually Portuguese NOT Japanese.

    • @imawake4532
      @imawake4532 Рік тому +2

      Good one

    • @jonathantutor40
      @jonathantutor40 Рік тому +23

      @@bigfatchubbybritboy9445 Being of Portuguese origin does not make it a Portuguese dish. That's kinda like saying tacos al pastor is Lebanese.

    • @mintyfresh1322
      @mintyfresh1322 Рік тому +1

      And this dish can be done in a blitz!

  • @XxShellyW13xX
    @XxShellyW13xX Рік тому +14

    Your videos are always so stress free and no pressure to follow and then do afterwards. Thank you!

    • @tat2trker
      @tat2trker Рік тому

      Try the Russian Honey Cake.

    • @XxShellyW13xX
      @XxShellyW13xX Рік тому +2

      @@tat2trker don't think I've seen that one 🤔

  • @dnmurphy48
    @dnmurphy48 Рік тому +17

    I adore tempura, shrimp ones and vegetable ones. That looked so tasty and, dare I say it, easy to make.

  • @newvegasman
    @newvegasman Рік тому +2

    100% underrated channel on UA-cam chef John always has a clear easy to follow breakdown of all his recipes and I’ve learned so much from him over the years

  • @kaiju_k5042
    @kaiju_k5042 Рік тому +9

    That looks delightful and it's definitely one of my favorite dishes, thank you for this video!

  • @mrcostarica2022
    @mrcostarica2022 Рік тому +2

    I've been enjoying your videos for many years Chef John. You never fail to impress as a chef and a real person. Hat's off to you my friend!

  • @darquequeen
    @darquequeen Рік тому +6

    The sound of the shrimp being bitten…I damn near passed out. 😋 🍤

  • @NoOne-nf8cl
    @NoOne-nf8cl Рік тому

    just perfect! my favorite style of shrimp.

  • @MistSoalar
    @MistSoalar Рік тому +8

    When I had an eggplant tempura, they were so good too. I thought nothing can beat the shrimp, but that slice of veggie was magnificent.

    • @louschwick7301
      @louschwick7301 Рік тому +1

      Finally someone else who thinks so! I prefer shrimp but eggplant is as close as u can get to that wonderful rich but tender texture

  • @TheDarrenH30
    @TheDarrenH30 5 місяців тому

    I made these tonight for my partner and myself and they were a huge hit! Chef John nailed it again!

  • @Thatoneguy833
    @Thatoneguy833 Рік тому +1

    Made these today and they were absolutly fantasic. They were rated and I quote, "As good as any restaurant tempura".

  • @thinice2k
    @thinice2k Рік тому

    This looks glorious . Thanks chef John

  • @MisfitsFiendClub138
    @MisfitsFiendClub138 Рік тому +4

    That crunch was EPIC! 😂🦐

  • @michellewhitaker8669
    @michellewhitaker8669 Рік тому +1

    Great easy recipe, John! We will try this for our Friday night appetizers.

  • @bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917

    Love the crispy crunch 😋

  • @joestockmanalpha
    @joestockmanalpha Рік тому +20

    I always add a pinch of baking soda to my batter, it helps with the crispiness and browning. Love ya Chef John

    • @mrsmartypants_1
      @mrsmartypants_1 Рік тому +11

      A big pinch of baking powder works better which of course is 50% baking soda.

    • @joestockmanalpha
      @joestockmanalpha Рік тому +3

      You are so right, I didn't think about that, Thanks!

  • @AldoSchmedack
    @AldoSchmedack Рік тому +1

    Sauce was listen in transcript as Tensuyu but it is Tentsuyu, and yes that is the sauce of sauces for this fantastic dish! Thanks John!

  • @lesleeg9481
    @lesleeg9481 Рік тому

    It's like clipping the curve in sewing. Perfect!

  • @Sherrissaeats
    @Sherrissaeats Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing

  • @Reinolds_Recipes
    @Reinolds_Recipes Рік тому +1

    Oh wow my mom used to make this a lot!! Good times… thank you for sharing, love your channel! I’m subscribed 😀

  • @terryfulk217
    @terryfulk217 Рік тому +2

    Nice, I’ll try it. My youngest love ❤️ shrimp

  • @benjaminparadis6007
    @benjaminparadis6007 Рік тому

    chef john your the best !

  • @cr0ss0ut
    @cr0ss0ut Рік тому +12

    only thing this tempura is missing is the Tenkatsu or the tempura flakes on the outside (Most Japanese restaurants get this horribly wrong). but making it is easy. Have your deep fry spider ready and Add a tablespoon of your tempura batter to the hot deep fryer oil. itll immediately puff into crumbles and float to the surface. once they float back to the surface, collect them with your spider and lay your dipped tempura shrimp into the crumbles and roll the crumbles onto the shrimp coating it evenly. Finish the fry as described in the video and youll have some amazingly crispy crunchy well textured tempura.

  • @laurencehand12
    @laurencehand12 Рік тому

    When making tempura a few years ago, I ran out of stuff to cook but still had batter left so started trying...things. Turns out what became my favorite was tempura honeydew melon.
    Love your show, keep it up!

  • @kathleenoconnor8155
    @kathleenoconnor8155 Рік тому

    This just looks amazing! I had to laugh at myself, but I actually got goosebumps when you bit into the shrimp and it crunched so nicely! I can't wait to try this, my husband will love them!

  • @benedictewarlop1837
    @benedictewarlop1837 Рік тому +3

    Love it 😊

  • @alisawooten6018
    @alisawooten6018 Рік тому +1

    Looking good Chef John 😋

  • @mahalojo
    @mahalojo Рік тому +1

    This is some ASMR I can truly get behind. That Crunch!! Fork Don’t Lie 😊

  • @guynorth3277
    @guynorth3277 Рік тому +2

    You just rang my bell! Delicious!

  • @markosheeran7776
    @markosheeran7776 Рік тому +6

    You are the menorah of your shrimp tempura. Speaking of lighting a fire, those spicy chicken rice krispie treats I made last week taste great "baked"

  • @debbiereitmulder2151
    @debbiereitmulder2151 Рік тому +1

    I want some now!!!

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 Рік тому

    One of my favorites'

  • @bildungsroman2012
    @bildungsroman2012 Рік тому

    Made exactly the same thing recently. Yum!

  • @louisaleroux3484
    @louisaleroux3484 Рік тому +3

    YUMY!!!

  • @marilynsnider8183
    @marilynsnider8183 Рік тому +2

    This is so cool.

  • @id10t98
    @id10t98 Рік тому

    My dad used to make this all the time when we lived in Alaska. It was criminal how delicious they were. RIP Dad.

  • @erichagiwara-nagata972
    @erichagiwara-nagata972 Рік тому

    Shiso leaves as tempura are just amazing too

  • @bfvargas8
    @bfvargas8 Рік тому +2

    Yummy 👀 😀 ❤️ thanks ✋

  • @jasonsmith2775
    @jasonsmith2775 Рік тому

    Killer! Loved this! Great job, CJ!! I love that you didn't even need vodka!

  • @karthikbalaji6836
    @karthikbalaji6836 Рік тому +1

    The crunch...... 🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @MithrilMagic
    @MithrilMagic Рік тому

    I’m going to try this with shrimp and salmon!

  • @jeffrobodine239
    @jeffrobodine239 Рік тому

    Chef John, you are the napoleon boneapart of your shrimp tempura art.

  • @iluvmyboba
    @iluvmyboba Рік тому

    "Contractually obligated pictures.." Love you, Chef John. Always humorous.

  • @khmerfoodtv8077
    @khmerfoodtv8077 Рік тому

    crispy shrimp recipe is so yummy.

  • @mrsmartypants_1
    @mrsmartypants_1 Рік тому +4

    Looks fantastic. A few key steps I wasn’t aware of with tempura before this vid - such as the importance of ice cold club soda. Am definitely going to give this a go this weekend. Thanks dude 👍

    • @kempedkemp
      @kempedkemp Рік тому

      Beer is very good too!

    • @mrsmartypants_1
      @mrsmartypants_1 Рік тому

      @@kempedkemp I use a beer batter on fish but I’ve never tried it with shrimp. I just may do 50% of shrimp with club soda and 50% with a light Pilsner beer to compare. I’ve got Coronas on hand - that be perfect.

    • @mrsmartypants_1
      @mrsmartypants_1 Рік тому

      @@kempedkemp Did a batch with cold light beer and another batch with cold club soda. Surprising to me the beer version resulted in a better crunch. Taste itself was virtually the same. (No beer flavor came thru).

  • @cherylb10
    @cherylb10 Рік тому

    Love shrimp

  • @maxermillion
    @maxermillion Рік тому +1

    Greetings from Moldova

  • @proverbs2522
    @proverbs2522 Рік тому +1

    One thing I do to guarantee the shrimp don’t curl is after slicing small slits into the meat I skewer them through the middle. So when I fry them I hold the skewer while battering and then I put them in my fryer leaning them against the sides. They never stick and they never curl. I do this with chicken and fish when making strips and fishsticks. It works out well. Also frying certain doughs turns them into all kinds of things. Sometimes you can stretch dough thin with two skewers and it keeps its desired shape if you know what I’m talking about.

  • @prizepig
    @prizepig Рік тому +1

    I need this

  • @jenliu3187
    @jenliu3187 Рік тому

    You're the hero we knew we deserved.

  • @janelightning73
    @janelightning73 Рік тому

    Yum.

  • @tempesttube
    @tempesttube Рік тому +1

    I’d like to add a detail about preparing the tail. It’s common to slice the tip off of the tail and scrape the tail to squeeze out the water. It’s not strictly necessary, but it’s done for a few reasons. Aesthetics, avoiding unnecessary popping caused by the water in the hot oil, and to help make sure that it comes out crispy. Some people eat the tail, but if it’s not crispy, it’s basically indelible.

  • @Taco323
    @Taco323 Рік тому

    Waiting for my oil to heat up! I’m so excited to try this!

  • @maryantczak
    @maryantczak Рік тому

    Wow! Shiso/perilla leaves!

  • @jamesriggs1926
    @jamesriggs1926 Рік тому

    I also use sweet potato flour which I also make there’s a little different flavor but it’s really good for certain things

  • @Lia-A-Eastwood
    @Lia-A-Eastwood Рік тому

    Drooooool time again! ♫

  • @nicoleskueche
    @nicoleskueche Рік тому +1

    Amazing :)

  • @jacruick
    @jacruick Рік тому

    YUMMMMM !

  • @En_Marche
    @En_Marche Рік тому

    Oh, yes, PLEASE!

  • @mrpankau
    @mrpankau Рік тому

    How well do the shrimp fit inside their coating?
    LIKE A GLOOOVEE

  • @sunwm2003
    @sunwm2003 Рік тому

    You are killing me chef, with that crunchy bite sound. I am on covid but still can’t resist the sound🙃

  • @evilish888
    @evilish888 Рік тому +3

    BTW - The crispy tails Chef John stashed behind the sauce dish are very, very edible

  • @endlessoul
    @endlessoul Рік тому +8

    This is one of those recipes that allow us to bring home restaurant style dishes, except made with love.

  • @jbirdyhome-4050
    @jbirdyhome-4050 Рік тому

    I saw on another channel how it's often a good idea to cut off the ends of the tails because sometimes there can be a bit of water trapped in there and cause unnecessary popping of hot oil when they hit the pan.

  • @lisamessiana1032
    @lisamessiana1032 Рік тому +1

    Nice!!🌟🍤🌟🍤🌟🍤🌟

  • @cherylanderson3340
    @cherylanderson3340 Рік тому

    A friend made tempura veggies using Arrowroot instead of wheat flour. No idea what else went into batter but it was so light & crispy.

  • @2Wheels_NYC
    @2Wheels_NYC Рік тому +3

    That batter makes me want to go fry everything in my fridge!

  • @wardrobelion
    @wardrobelion Рік тому

    🤤 yummy

  • @GameConnoisseur69
    @GameConnoisseur69 Рік тому +3

    Love your content Chef John always such a peaceful vibe never stop

  • @brightcloud8932
    @brightcloud8932 Рік тому +1

    Perfect with udon!

  • @vygalnix7769
    @vygalnix7769 Рік тому

    Was going to correct you about your ten-su. But we don’t need daikon trees. Love you’re videos. You make me smile.

  • @honeytearz1228
    @honeytearz1228 Рік тому

    I was just looking for shrimp tempura recipes 🤯 how'd you know chef john??

  • @billbrasky7540
    @billbrasky7540 Рік тому

    You are the New York skrip of your tempura skrimp 🤙🏻 🍤

  • @dianecooper7502
    @dianecooper7502 Рік тому +1

    Yum. One of my favorites.

  • @seanbrossard8178
    @seanbrossard8178 Рік тому

    Now I am sitting here drooling

  • @onlyfacts7816
    @onlyfacts7816 Рік тому

    Shrimp tempura and garlic rice, it's going down! 😋

  • @montedyoung3247
    @montedyoung3247 Рік тому +1

    YOU Need a PBS show!

  • @drskelebone
    @drskelebone Рік тому

    I'm surprised you didn't use the skewer method, which I bring up mostly because I like how you say skewer. :D

  • @nervousbabbs2769
    @nervousbabbs2769 Рік тому

    I LOVE the Ace ventura reference lol I AM THE ACE VENTURA OF MY KITCHEN lolololol XD

  • @Drew-qs2wk
    @Drew-qs2wk Рік тому +3

    Just tuning in - Thank you so much for not saying tempyura.
    Also, if you want your shrimp to be completely straight, skyur them as you’re frying. Just make sure to take out those skyurs before serving.
    And steer those batter bits toward the camarones so they stick.
    And fun fact - the Japanese word for shrimp is ebi 海老 🦐, and the “ten” in tempura means 天 heaven (as in the sky-also where gods live but mostly the sky), so your ten-pura batter should look almost like a cloud.

  • @erichagiwara-nagata972
    @erichagiwara-nagata972 Рік тому +1

    Love this!!!
    Can you make some plant based/vegetarian dishes, recipes please?

    • @TundieRice
      @TundieRice Рік тому

      He’s made plenty, you can find them pretty easily if you search.

    • @MoviesFreeGalore
      @MoviesFreeGalore Рік тому

      The channel is 15 years old. Just look, with ya eyes.

  • @annapurnakitchen22
    @annapurnakitchen22 Рік тому

    Wow amazing video👌👌. I truly appreciate your work loved this video👍👍. Keep it up👍👍. I really love❤️ your content. I enjoyed while watching👀 your video. I 👍like👍 your style such a creative videos in your channel. Such amazing editing, keep it up and keep sharing.👍👍

  • @rehtorbF03
    @rehtorbF03 Рік тому

    Chef John, would you mind sharing the brand of knife you're using with the orange/red handle?

  • @JohnJohansen2
    @JohnJohansen2 Рік тому +2

    I usually use beer instead of plain water.
    And I do prefer just a little more dough on the shrimps.
    I'm very much into deep fried foods. 😏👍

  • @yellowboot6629
    @yellowboot6629 Рік тому

    Space price for Shrimps ☝️Thank'You ❣️

  • @yvxn360me
    @yvxn360me Рік тому

    My mother always said her father who owned a tempura stand in Tokyo in the 80's always insisted on flaring the tail by pinching it flat when dropping it in the oil, for the sake of presentation. He said it was the truest sign of care on the part of the cook.

  • @paulwagner688
    @paulwagner688 Рік тому +1

    Hey everyone commenting! Click that "JOIN" button to get TWO live chats with Chef every week where he discusses the previous day's recipe! We are a fun group and are always looking to welcome new Food Wish Friends!

  • @r.jay2691
    @r.jay2691 Рік тому +1

    just remember you are the Ace Ventura of your shrimp Tempura

  • @dustinlindsey4452
    @dustinlindsey4452 Рік тому +1

    I lost it at the size of a tree comment-too funny.

  • @victorlui5955
    @victorlui5955 Рік тому

    Hi Chef John. Imma shrimp tempura. I'm the Nas of the shrimp tempura. 😊

  • @orinator1
    @orinator1 Рік тому

    You're supposed to put 3 or 4 shallow diagonal cuts on the underside. Then turn the shrimp over and gently "break" the flesh a little bit to elongate and straighten the shrimp. And then dust w/ rice flour. Other than that, the batter looks great to me! I also don't use an egg in the batter because it creates too thick of a coating.

  • @cybersean3000
    @cybersean3000 Рік тому +1

    Shrimptastic!

  • @MultiGemgirl
    @MultiGemgirl Рік тому +1

    I love me some food wishes... Chef John makes it really easy to follow his recipes and learn techniques.

  • @bernadettebailey5370
    @bernadettebailey5370 Рік тому +2

    "Potato starch" is DEFINITELY found in ASIAN markets. Don't waste your time looking for it in a regular store.

    • @daveklein2826
      @daveklein2826 Рік тому

      And yet it's in every large grocery store

  • @bial12345
    @bial12345 7 місяців тому

    I noticed those shrimp curled up quite a bit, here's a little tip to keep them straight.
    What causes them to curl up is the skin along the surface contracting, and you only made cuts along the top and bottom. What you need to do is make cuts along the sides as well, but have them all be much more shallow.. no need to cut very far into the meat you basically just want to break the surface.

  • @nikkirockznikkirockz8551
    @nikkirockznikkirockz8551 Рік тому +4

    I was just craving some yummy lookin' tempura like this, just make sure to take the "veins" out on botH sides of the 🍤 before cookin' everyone!!! 😉

  • @stevelogan5475
    @stevelogan5475 Рік тому +2

    Chef John, very nice, my 1 requirement on shrimp is wild caught gulf shrimp, no farm raised it has no flavor