Making Tempura: A Delicious Japanese Dish with a Portuguese Influence

The video tutorial explains the history of tempura, a dish introduced to Japan by the Portuguese. It covers the preparation of a dipping sauce using ingredients like mirin, ginger, and daikon. The tutorial then guides viewers through chopping various vegetables and preparing a tempura batter. Finally, it demonstrates the frying process and suggests serving tempura with rice and friends.

Which country introduced tempura to Japan?

• Italy

• Spain

• Portugal

• China

What is the main purpose of mirin in the tempura dipping sauce?

• To add sweetness

• To make it sour

• To thicken the sauce

• To add a spicy flavor

What is the first step in preparing the vegetables for tempura?

• Remove seeds and stalks from capsicum

• Boil the vegetables

• Chop the vegetables into small pieces

• Peel the vegetables

What is added to the tempura batter to keep it cold?

• Vinegar

• Sugar

• Salt

• Ice

What is the ideal color of the tempura batter when the vegetables are ready to be removed from the oil?

• Black

• Dark brown

• White

• Light golden brown