Tomato Tempura With Spicy Jicama Slaw Recipe

Name: Tomato Tempura With Spicy Jicama Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large heirloom tomato; 1.5 cups jicama, peeled and match-stick cut; 1 lime, juiced; 1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped; 1 ear of corn; 1 cup flour; 1 egg yolk; 3/4 cup ice water; 4 cups grapeseed oil

Servings: persons

1
Roast Corn: On stovetop grill, place cob on medium-high heat and turn and roast until corn is moist and nicely charred. Allow to cool and shave off niblets (is that really what they are called?) with sharp knife.
2
For Slaw: Mix together jicama, corn, lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeno, salt to taste and set aside. Flavors work better if left for at least half hour before serving.
3
For Tempura Batter: Straight up Bittman Tempura recipe. Lightly whisk the egg yolk, ice water and 1/2 cup of the flour in a bowl.
4
Prepare Tomato: Make two hefty tomato slices, each about 1/2 inch thick. Season the tomato liberally with salt and pepper. Dredge through the remaining 1/2 cup of flour
5
Tempura: Heat the grapeseed oil in a heavy medium sized saucepan for about 5 minutes. Test if it is ready by adding a drop of batter into oil. If it bubbles and stays toward top, it is ready. After dredging, dip each tomato into tempura batter and drop into the pot. Watch carefully, as you want batter to form and turn light golden. Remove immediately, as you want tomato to retain texture and structure.
6
Top with slaw and serve with additional lime and cilantro.

315

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large heirloom tomato, 1.5 cups jicama, peeled and match-stick cut, 1 lime, juiced, 1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Tomato Tempura With Spicy Jicama Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Tempura With Spicy Jicama Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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