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Tofu and Vegetable Tempura with Ginger-Lime Sauce
True to its name, tea seed oil comes from Camellia sinensis seeds. Long used in Asian cooking, it has the highest monounsaturated fat content of any plant oil and a smoke point that withstands frying and other high-heat applications. It’s gaining popularity, but if you can’t find it, organic canola oil is a fine substitute. In this recipe, ice water and minimal mixing are keys to a light, crispy batter; if you don’t think you’ll work fast enough to keep the batter cold, mix half at a time. View recipe.