Veggie Tempura with Spicy Yuzu Kosho Sauce: by Sophia Roe

We teamed up with Sophia Roe to celebrate the launch of our new Yuzu Mandarin flavor — and she created the ultimate summer recipe inspired by its citrusy brightness: Summer Tempura with Spicy Yuzu Kosho Sauce. 🍋🔥
Made with real, fresh-squeezed yuzu sourced from Kochi, Japan, our Yuzu Mandarin is made the hard way — and pairs perfectly with crispy seasonal produce and a zippy dipping sauce.
Get the full recipe below and stock your fridge with this limited-time flavor while it’s here.
Ingredients
Veggie Tempura with Spicy Yuzu Kosho Sauce: by Sophia Roe
- 1. 1 cup Mayo
- 2. 1 tsp Yuzu Kosho
- 3. 2 tbsp Chili Oil
- 4. 2-3 tbsp Chopped Chives
- 5. 2 qts Neutral Oil for Frying
- 6. 2 tbsp Yuzu Juice (Yuzuco used here)
- 7. 1 cup Unbleached all-purpose flour
- 8. 3/4 cup Rice Flouru (or Cornstarch)
- 9. 1 Egg
- 10. 1 3/4 Cups Ice Cold Spindrift
- 11. Kosher Salt
- 12. 1 tsp Mushroom Powder (Optional)
- 13. A wide range of spring/summer produce (asparagus, radish, purslane, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers)
Directions
• 20 Minute Prep • Makes 2
- 1. Combine mayo, yuzu kosho, yuzu juice, yuzu kosho, chili oil and chives in a bowl. Set aside.
- 2. Heat natural oil over high heat in a large heavy bottom pot until 350F (Remember when frying not to overcrowd the pot, as this can lower the oil temperature and lead to greasy tempura)
- 3. Whisk flour, rice flour together, mushroom powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 4. Gently whisk in eggs and soda water to your flour mixture until smooth-ish batter is formed. (there may still be a few clumps, this is okay!)
- 5. Working in batches, submerge veggies in batter, turning to coat. (Make sure you allow excess batter to drip off, as too much will make the cook time longer and render a soggy result).
- 6. Fry veggies about 3-4 minutes, agitating regularly to ensure veggies don’t burn.
- 7. Transfer fried veggies to wire rack, and season with salt.
- 8. If you’re feeling fancy you can also toss tempura veggies with chopped chives or herb of your choice
- 9. Dip those veggies in your spicy yuzu kosho sauce and enjoy!

What Does it Taste Like?
Light, crisp, citrusy and bright.
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