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Tempura Maitake Mushrooms with Truffle Tentsuyu

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Thoughtfully created by our culinary team, this comforting and refined tempura recipe showcases an expert Davis Estates Zephyr pairing!

Ingredients

Serves 4 to 6 

Truffle Tentsuyu

4 ounces soy sauce (shoyu)
2 ounces rice vinegar
1 ounces mirin
1 ounces yuzu juice (or lemon juice if unavailable)
2 ounces strong vegetable stock or Dashi Broth
2 tablespoons Capers chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablspoon truffle paste

Tempura Batter

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1½ teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cold sparkling water (plus more if needed)

Maitake Mushrooms

12 ounces fresh maitake mushrooms, cleaned and torn into large clusters
3 cups of neutral frying oil
Salt

Method

Truffle Tentsuyu

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, yuzu juice, vegetable stock, honey, and truffle paste.
  • Set aside until ready to serve.

Tempura Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in about 1 cup of cold sparkling water. The batter should be thin, like a loose pancake batter. If it’s too thick, add more water a tablespoon at a time.
  • Keep the batter cold until ready to use (you can place the bowl over another bowl filled with ice).

Maitake Mushrooms

  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep pan to 350°F. Use a thermometer for accuracy.
  • Dip the maitake mushroom pieces into the tempura batter, letting excess drip off.
  • Carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pot. Cook until golden and crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Season lightly with salt

To Finish

  • On a plate or platter arrange your mushroom and serve with truffle tentsuyu dipping sauce in a saucer. Make sure to have a glass of Zephyr while you enjoy!

Pairing Suggestion

A refined twist on classic tempura, this dish marries delicate textures with bold, umami-driven flavors creating a balanced and indulgent pairing with our Davis Estates Zephyr.

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