Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 ounces strawberries hulled
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup self rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • oil for deep frying
  • 8 ounces strawberries hulled
  • 2 bananas large, peeled and cut into thick slices
  • powdered sugar to dust

Method

  • To make the dip, place the strawberries in a food processor with the sugar; blend until smooth. Pour into a small dish.
  • To make the tempura, sift the flour and cinnamon into bowl; make a well in the center. Pour 2/3 cup cold water into the well. Mix to form a batter. Set aside.
  • Fill a medium saucepan 1/3 of the way with oil. Heat until a cube of bread dropped into the hot oil browns in 30 seconds.
  • Dip 1/4 of the strawberries and banana slices into the batter to coat. Fry for 2-3 mins until batter is golden. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels, then keep warm in a low oven.
  • Repeat 3 more times with the remaining strawberries and banana slices.
  • Serve the fruit tempura on a warmed serving plate dusted with powdered sugar, with fruit dip on the side.