Root Vegetable Tempura (Yachae Twigim)

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Course

    Appetizer, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Root Vegetable Tempura (Yachae Twigim)

Yachae Twigim (Korean vegetable tempura) is a crispy winter snack made with root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and onions. Coated in Korean frying mix (twigim garu) and fried to golden perfection, it’s a delicious way to enjoy winter veggies!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 potato sliced into 1/8-inch matchsticks, medium
  • 1 sweet potato sliced into 1/8-inch matchsticks, medium
  • 1 parsnip sliced into 1/8-inch matchsticks
  • 1 carrot sliced into 1/8-inch matchsticks
  • 9 oz pumpkin sliced into 1/8-inch matchsticks
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup frying mix See note below, Korean style tempura
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 5-6 tbsp water ice cold
  • pinch kosher salt
  • peanut oil for deep frying, or other oil

Instructions

  1. Combine all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and mix well.
  2. Add the Korean frying mix, cornstarch, and ice water, toss with a tong or chopsticks to coat evenly. Adjust amount of water for the batter to get slightly wet and vegetables stick together.
  3. Heat oil to 350ºF (175ºC). Grab a small bunch of vegetables with a tong or chopsticks and drop in the hot oil.
  4. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until it gets golden. It might take longer if your cut is thicker. Transfer them to a wire rack to rest.
  5. Sprinkle more salt on top if you desire. Serve immediately.
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Notes

  • To substitute Korean frying mix (tempura): mix 2/3 cup cake flour with 1/8 tsp baking powder and 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • mix 2/3 cup cake flour with 1/8 tsp baking powder and 1/8 tsp onion powder
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