Tempura

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈtÉ›mpÊŠrÉ™

Origin

Japanese 天麩羅, from Portuguese tempero ("seasoning"), a form of temperar, from Latin temperare ("to mix, to temper#Verb").

Full definition of tempura

Noun

1. A dish made by deep-frying vegetables, seafood, or other foods in a light batter.

Synonyms

• tenpura