tempura chas japan
Tempura Tempura (天ぷら) are pieces of lightly battered, deep fried seafood and vegetables . Introduced to Japan during the 16th century by the Portuguese in Nagasaki , tempura has developed over the centuries into a popular Japanese dish both inside and outside of Japan. Tempura can be found in many types of restaurants across the country, where it is commonly served as a main dish, side dish or as a topping for tendon rice bowls , or udon and soba noodle dishes. The following are some of the most popular varieties of tempura pieces: Ebi (えび, shrimp/prawn) Ebi are a popular tempura ingredient that can be found on virtually all tempura dishes.