tempura
noun
tem·pu·ra
ˈtem-pə-rə 
-ˌrä;
tem-ˈpu̇r-ə
: seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and fried in deep fat
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This is the description from Aramark: Chorizo topped with Manchego, tempura batter, Doritos Cool Ranch crust and avocado aioli.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Hong Kong boasts a lot of great Japanese restaurants, including some world beaters, but this intimate spot is the relatively new kid on the block having opened in December and is a destination eatery for lovers of tempura craftsmanship.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Available with either zucchini or carrots, these tempura bites can be made instantly for a weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
This dish is tempura fried and stuffed with goat cheese, pistou and orange blossom honey.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Hong Kong boasts a lot of great Japanese restaurants, including some world beaters, but this intimate spot is the relatively new kid on the block having opened in December and is a destination eatery for lovers of tempura craftsmanship.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Available with either zucchini or carrots, these tempura bites can be made instantly for a weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
This dish is tempura fried and stuffed with goat cheese, pistou and orange blossom honey.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Tempura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempura. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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