---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Peepuff Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Pumpkin Tempura Followup-To: rec.food.recipes Date: 18 Sep 1998 04:18:41 -0600 Organization: lava.net Hawaii Reply-To: Peepuff NNTP-Posting-Host: llama.swcp.com PUMPKIN TEMPURA Hawaii Yields 8 servings 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup water 1 can (1 lb) solid packed pumpkin oil for frying Combine flour, sugar, nutmeg and baking powder in large bowl. Make well in center. Add water to well. Gradually draw flour mixture from inner edge of well into center until completely mixed. Add pumpkin and mix thoroughly. Let batter stand for 30 minutes. Heat oil in large skillet; drop batter by teaspoonsful and fry until brown, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted on Mondays. Recipes/requests go to recipes@rt66.com; questions/comments to tfdpress@acpub.duke.edu. Please allow several days for your submission to appear.