{"id":"recipe_5d63e1a3c8","slug":"tendon-tempura-rice-bowl","title":"Tendon (Tempura Rice Bowl)","description":"A classic Japanese comfort dish featuring crispy, golden-fried shrimp and vegetables served over a bed of fluffy steamed rice, all drizzled with a sweet and savory 'Tentsuyu' glaze.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":25,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined","name":"Shrimp","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled and deveined","notes":"large, tails left on","group":"Tempura","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 small eggplant","name":"Eggplant","quantity":0.5,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced into rounds","notes":"small","group":"Tempura","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 shishito peppers","name":"Shishito Pepper","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"pierced with a toothpick to prevent bursting","group":"Tempura","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"120g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":120,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"sifted","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 large egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"cold","notes":"large","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"200ml ice-cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":200,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"must be ice-cold","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"500ml vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"for deep frying","group":"Frying","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"300g cooked Japanese short-grain rice","name":"Rice","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"cooked","notes":"short-grain","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"100ml dashi stock","name":"Dashi Stock","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"0.4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"standard dashi stock","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Japanese soy sauce","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"2 tbsp mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"sweet rice wine","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1/2 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"white","group":"Sauce","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly. Set aside.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Prepare the shrimp: Peel and devein, leaving the tails. Make 3-4 shallow incisions on the belly side and gently stretch the shrimp straight to prevent curling when fried. Pat all seafood and vegetables completely dry.","group":"Ingredient Prep","title":"Prepare the shrimp","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Ingredient Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 175°C (347°F). In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg with ice-cold water. Add the sifted flour and mix very briefly with chopsticks. Do not overmix; the lumps help create a light, crispy texture.","group":"Batter and Frying","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter and Frying"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Dust the shrimp and vegetables lightly with extra flour, then dip into the batter. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until pale gold and crispy. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.","group":"Batter and Frying","title":"Dust the shrimp and vegetables lightly","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Batter and Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place cooked rice in two large bowls. Drizzle a small amount of the sauce over the rice. Arrange the fried shrimp and vegetables on top, then drizzle more sauce over the tempura. Serve immediately while hot.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place cooked rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Ensure the water for the tempura batter is ice-cold to prevent oil absorption and ensure maximum crispiness. Do not over-mix the batter; lumps are perfectly fine.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry","boil"],"equipment":["Deep fryer or heavy pot","Small saucepan","Whisk or chopsticks","Mixing bowl","Thermometer"],"diet":["pescatarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","shellfish","soy","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowl","note":"Two generous serving bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Tempura is best served fresh. The sauce can be made 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover tempura in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (356°F) to restore crispiness.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid reheating in the microwave as it will make the batter soggy."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_5d63e1a3c8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fb68e8e8-6069-4784-a05b-f3c05b6c8259","imageAlt":"Tendon (Tempura Rice Bowl) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tempura","tendon","shrimp","rice bowl","crispy","japanese cuisine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tendon (Tempura Rice Bowl)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:10:14.294Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:10:14.294Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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