Kakiage

Method

1. 1 Thinly slice the onions and carrots, peel the shrimp and cut them into small pieces.
2. 2 Mix the tempura batter with ice water and eggs, stirring gently until the batter is slightly lumpy.
3. 3 Toss the vegetables with a little dry flour first, then drizzle with just enough wet flour to coat them.
4. 4 Scoop the contents into the 170-degree oil, hold for 30 seconds, then stir.
5. 5 Fry for 3 minutes until crispy and fluffy, then remove to a rack and serve with dashi dipping sauce made with soy sauce.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 34 min

  Replace steps 4 and 5: place each portion of vegetables on perforated baking paper, spray thoroughly with oil, then fry at 200 degrees for 9 minutes, flipping at the 5th minute; hold the shape for the first 3 minutes to allow the patty to set.