Tempura is one of the best-known Japanese dishes. But for most of us, it’s a restaurant dish, not a homemade treat. You might ...

If you’d like to add some vegetables to your tempura, we suggest onions and zucchini, about 2 cups of each when sliced into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.

Pour oil into a large pot to a depth of 3 inches; heat oil over medium to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. While oil preheats, remove shrimp heads, and reserve.

Serve the tempura close to the kitchen so everyone can eat it right away, piping hot. Don’t wait for everyone to sit down at the table. And whatever you do, don’t put the finished tempura in ...

Using cornstarch to coat and fry foods is not a novel idea, but I never really believed in the technique’s efficacy until I tried my mom’s pan-fried shrimp which were, amazingly, crispy.Her ...

Price: Ten shrimp with two sides, $16.95; six shrimp with two sides, $12.45. What they said “Nicely butterflied. I was there as soon as I saw the plate filled with six fried shrimp and hush ...

Sawtelle Tempura House 1816 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 479-5989. If you're looking for tempura, it makes sense to go to a place with tempura in the name.