For those who aren't fond of okra's gooey quality, there are two surefire ways to keep it in check: high-heat cooking and a dose of acid. Executive Editor Karen Shimizu's recipe for okra tempura with ...

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 be surprised to learn how easy it is to make authentic Japanese shrimp ...

Lightly frying fresh broccoli in panko flakes gives this vegetable a light, crispy texture, perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce. Crisp broccoli crowns are dipped in a batter of flour and water, ...

All restaurants, and their menus, evolve over time, just as their chefs do. Any serious chef working today is constantly bombarded by information and inspiration — from traveling, from reading ...

Crispy asparagus tempura served with a light dipping sauce. In a medium pot, bring all the ingredients to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat, and let the sauce cool to room temperature. You can ...

It’s farmers market day in Santa Monica and I have tempura on my mind. The Japanese farmer carries most of my staples -- shishito peppers, burdock, kabocha squash and daikon radish, which I like to ...

MAKE THE APRICOT PUREE In a small saucepan, heat the sake until warm. Add the apricots and let stand at room temperature until softened, about 30 minutes. In a mini food processor, puree the apricots, ...

No one knows for sure the origins of the Japanese word “tempura,” but one theory is my favorite. Put them all together and you end up with something like “woman clad in silk gauze, giving a glimpse of ...