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Tempura vegetable Japanese pizza served
Tempura vegetable pizza Japanese style

Japanese Tempura Vegetable Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Quick Meals
A meeting of two worlds: soft, cheesy pizza and crunchy Japanese tempura. The secret lies in textures: the pizza is baked, while the vegetables are flash-fried in an ice-cold batter separately, meeting only at serving time. This way, the batter doesn't get soggy but forms an extra crunchy layer on the pizza.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 950 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep pot or fryer for oil
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread sauce on the dough, top with cheese, and bake the 'base pizza' (approx. 12-15 minutes).

Tip: The base needs to be fully baked by the time the tempura is ready.
2 ✓

Meanwhile, heat oil in a pot to approx. 350-360°F.

Tip: If you drop a bit of batter in and it sizzles and rises to the top immediately, the oil is ready.
3 ✓

Mix the tempura flour with the ice-cold water. Mix loosely; lumps are fine!

Tip: If you overmix, the gluten structure strengthens, making the batter chewy instead of crispy.
4 ✓

Cut vegetables into thin strips, dip in batter, and fry until golden brown in the hot oil. Drain.

Tip: Don't overcrowd the pot, or the oil temp will drop and veggies will get greasy.
5 ✓

Remove pizza from oven, pile fresh tempura on top, sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tip: Eat immediately while the batter is crispy!

Recipe FAQ

Why use ice-cold water for the batter?
The shock of cold batter hitting hot oil prevents the dough from absorbing too much oil, making it light and crispy.
What vegetables should I use?
Anything that cooks fast: thinly sliced zucchini, eggplant, carrots, or sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 ball Pizza Dough
  • 5 oz Raw Vegetables (carrot, eggplant, zucchini)
  • 5 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro
  • 3.5 oz Tempura Batter Mix (or flour + cornstarch)
  • 2/3 cup Ice Cold Water
  • 2 cups Oil for frying