Jumbo Potato Skewer Tempura

Name: Jumbo Potato Skewer Tempura
Ingredients: Potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes (Yukon Gold may be easier to use) – as needed. This time I used regular potatoes; as needed Tempura batter mix –; as needed Salt –; as needed Vegetable oil for frying –

Miiyasusho @cook_40127699

Make jumbo potato skewer tempura at home, just like the ones from the supermarket! I tried to recreate it myself.
Recipe background:
I love these so much, but buying them all the time adds up, so I decided to use potatoes I already had in the fridge! It might not even count as a real recipe, but since I love it and it's so filling, I wanted to share it.

Miiyasusho @cook_40127699

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Ingredients

Potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes (Yukon Gold may be easier to use) – as needed. This time I used regular potatoes
as neededTempura batter mix –
as neededSalt –
as neededVegetable oil for frying –

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Steps

1

Cut the potatoes into rough chunks and soak them in water for about 10 minutes.
2

Prepare the tempura batter according to the package instructions and add salt to taste. If making 4 skewers, about 1 teaspoon of salt is fine. Adding a bit more salt brings out the sweetness of the potatoes.
3

If you have a microwave-safe steamer, steam the potatoes in the microwave for 2–3 minutes until a bamboo skewer slides in easily. Be careful not to overcook, or the potatoes may break when you skewer them.
4

Heat oil to 320–340°F (160–170°C) and fry the potatoes. Once the surface is golden, increase the heat slightly to make them crispy. Enjoy them hot and fresh—they're irresistible!
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A big thank you to my friend Nano-chan for the wonderful feedback on the first day! I was so happy, I did a little dance of joy. Thank you so much!