Testy Tempura

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Seafood
1smEggplant; in 1/2" cubes or 1/2" thick fingers -or-
1mdZucchini; 1/4" slices
6Green onions; 'butterflied' (leave whole; green tops shredded lengthwise for 2/3 of their length with knife)
2slRed onion; 1/4-inch thick, separated into rings
6smFresh asparagus spears
1mdSweet potato; scrubbed, unpeeled; cut in 6 diagonal slices; each slice halved
1lbMedium shrimp; shelled, deveined; butterflied
Hot Tempura Sauce (see index)
2qtVegetable or peanut oil
1cAll-purpose flour
1cCornstarch
1/2tsBaking powder
1Egg yolk
1cCold water
1/2cCrushed ice
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