TEMPURA

Batter:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup warm water

Preparation:

Sift dry ingredients together.
Beat eggs and add water.
Add slowly to dry ingredients, mix thoroughly.
Dip vegetables in batter, then carefully lower into considerable quantity of oil.

Dipping Sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. sake
• Small slice ginger root
• a pinch of sugar
• 2 Tbsp. finely-chopped green onions

Preparation:

In a saucepan, heat the first 4 ingredients and a pinch of sugar together.
Serve warm in dipping dishes, each sprinkled with green onions.