Tempura is one of the most popular types of japanese food. It is enjoyed around the world. Shrimp tempura, or ebiten, is common to the menus of most japanese restaurants. Ebi means shrimp and ten comes from tempura. When served, shrimp tempura is usually coated with crispy tempura batter crumbs. The cooking method which makes tempura batter bloom like a flower in hot oil is called hanaage), hana means flower and age means deep-frying. Serve these crisp, fried shrimp with a hot mustard sauce or sweet & sour sauce. The tempura batter may be used for other recipes. Try it with vegetables, too. Tempura is traditionally served on a bowl of rice or with boiled soba noodles and shredded carrots or daikon radish.
