Purple sprouting broccoli tempura with nuoc cham

Prepare

1. 🥄step 1
2. 🔥For the nuoc cham, whisk together all of the ingredients with 5 tbsp hot water in a small bowl.

Steps

1. 🔥Set aside while you make the tempura.
2. 🧂step 2

Prepare

1. 🧂Whisk the cornflour, plain flour, sesame seeds (if using) and a large pinch of salt together.

Steps

1. 🍳Fill a large, deep pan no more than a third full with the vegetable oil and heat until it reaches 180C or a cube of bread dropped in browns in 20 seconds.
2. 🫇step 3

Prepare

1. 🫇Quickly whisk the soda water into the flour mixture, being careful not to overmix, then dunk in the broccoli using tongs.

Cook

1. 🍽️Carefully lower into the hot oil and cook for 2-3 mins until crisp.

Serve

1. 🌿Drain on kitchen paper, then serve with the nuoc cham on the side for dipping.