Tempura Savoy Cabbage with Sesame and Cumin

Slofoodgroup Team February 09, 2022

Light and Crispy Tempura Cabbage

Looking for the perfect winter snack? Salty and crunchy, this recipe highlights the best in cabbage. Cabbage is in season right now and it is sweet and mild to taste, which makes it a perfect fit for our recipe. Add a few extra layers of flavor by incorporating both seeds and spices to the batter to balance the sweet taste. Finish it off by sprinkling a generous amount of flake sea salt on top, as well as freshly ground black pepper. Round it out with a kick of chili and a drizzle of lemon juice and it is the perfect snack to enjoy with friends over drinks.

Tempura Savoy Cabbage with Fennel and Nutmeg

Ingredients

• 1/2 head savoy cabbage
• vegetable oil for deep frying
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sparkling water
• 1/8 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• pinch of dried chili flakes
• pinch flake sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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