tempura

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To keep the theme of Asian-inspired food, the tempura is presented on a metal rack that is supported by a bamboo-like frame, and the tempura is artistically stacked in a pyramid shape.

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  1. noun A Japanese dish of vegetables and shrimp or other seafood dipped in batter and fried in deep fat.

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  • An order of tempura-style green beans comes with a lime-ginger-soy dipping sauce; another successful fusion is the goat cheese wonton appetizer.
  • I am not a fan of tempura, so the server said a "special" sashimi roll would be made for me. —  Richmond.com - Main
  • My friend ordered a tempura roll ... when that came out, the tempura was so thick it resembled hashbrowns covered in velveta. —  Richmond.com - Main
  • We also had the sea bass skewers and salmon sushi rolls along with a sea bass tempura (cooked perfectly). —  Miami New Times | Complete Issue
  • Although the variety of foods such as Indian pakkora, curries, Chinese porridge, chicken rice, dim sums, Japanese sushi, tempura, myriads of seafood, cold cuts, roast meats and desserts will tempt you, the view and novelty of being in KL's first revolving restaurant will remain the main event for me.
 

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