Cultural background
Shrimp tempura is a common snack found in snack shops or Japanese restaurants, and it is even better when eaten with tteokbokki.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Peel the shrimp and wash them thoroughly.
- 2Mix flour and tempura batter to make a batter.
- 3Coat the shrimp in the batter.
- 4Fry the shrimp until crispy in oil.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarians due to the use of shrimp.
How to order
새우튀김 주세요
Sae-u-twi-gim ju-se-yo
Please give me shrimp tempura.