Thai Shrimp Tempura Bites with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

Thai Shrimp Tempura Bites with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

Discover this delicious and easy-to-make Thai snack: Thai Shrimp Tempura Bites served with a Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce. Perfect for parties or a quick meal, this dish is sure to impress your guests!

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total): Prep: 10 min, Cook: 10 min, Total: 20 min
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Thai

Allergens

Shrimp, Egg

Ingredients

  • Large shrimp (16 pieces)
  • All
  • purpose flour (1 cup)
  • Cornstarch (1/4 cup)
  • Cold water (2 cups)
  • Egg (1)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Mango (1 large, ripe)
  • Red chili (1)
  • Fresh cilantro (a small handful)
  • Lime (1)
  • Sugar (2 teaspoons)
  • Rice vinegar (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp tempura batter by whisking together flour, cornstarch, egg, and cold water until smooth. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350Β°F. Dip shrimp into the prepared batter and carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry for 2 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove shrimp from oil and drain on paper towels. For the dipping sauce, blend mango, chili, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, rice vinegar in a blender until smooth. Serve tempura shrimp with the spicy mango sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

The secret to perfect tempura is using cold water in your batter, which keeps the shrimp from cooking too quickly in the hot oil.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.

Cultural or Historical Background

Shrimp tempura is a popular dish in Thailand and Japan, where it is often served with various dipping sauces like the spicy mango sauce in this recipe.