Tempura is one of the best-known Japanese dishes. But for most of us, it’s a restaurant dish, not a homemade treat. You might be surprised to learn how easy it is to make authentic Japanese shrimp ...

Most of us have had tempura. It’s the name given in Japan to usually fish or vegetables deep fried in a thin batter. According to the Oxford Companion to Food, it is one of the most important and ...

DEEP-fried foods coated in crispy batter are enjoyed all over the world, but perhaps nowhere are they more revered than in Japan, where tempura chefs spend years mastering their craft. However, ...

Thanks to our global food community, we have more opportunities than ever to sample cuisines from the farthest corners of the world. Even in America’s smallest towns, food lovers are exploring ...

No one knows for sure the origins of the Japanese word "tempura," but one theory is my favorite. The word is written with three picture characters: Ten, which is also the first part of the word for ...