Crispy Lotus Root Tempura with Sweet Potato Puree

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Lightly battered lotus root fried to golden perfection, served with a velvety sweet potato puree infused with ginger and soy. This Japanese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lotus root, sweet potato, tempura batter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together tempura batter, ensuring no lumps remain.
  2. Step 2: Dip 1 cup lotus root into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, turning once. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Step 3: While the lotus root fries, steam sweet potato cubes for 15 minutes until tender. In a blender, combine steamed sweet potato, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Blend until smooth, adding 1-2 tbsp water if needed for a creamy consistency.
  4. Step 4: Serve the tempura alongside the sweet potato puree, garnished with a drizzle of soy sauce and a sprinkle of fried shallots.

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