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Turkey Tenderloin Tempura

Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb turkey tenderloin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup seltzer water
  • Cooking oil

Equipment & Utensils

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Deep skillet or fry pan
  • Tongs

Instructions

  • Lay tenderloin on a board and carefully remove sinewy ligament.
  • Slice tenderloin into strips and place in a large bowl.
  • Mix coriander, salt, pepper and garlic together then add to tenderloin strips.
  • Mix well then transfer to a resealable bag and place in the fridge for at least one hour.
  • Do not prepare batter until you are ready to coat tenderloin strips.
  • Sieve cornstarch, flour and baking powder into a bowl, then add egg yolk and seltzer, then whisk thoroughly into a batter.
  • Carefully place tenderloin strips into the batter and coat completely.
  • Fill skillet or pan with cooking oil to half way and place on high heat.
  • Once oil is at 375 remove turkey strips from batter one at a time, allow excess batter to fall off, then place in hot oil.
  • Do not overcrowd your pan, you will likely need to cook in batches.
  • Allow to cook for approx. 2 minutes either side then remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe serves two. Simply double up on ingredients for a serving of four.