Name: Grain-Free Thai Eggplant Tempura with Spicy Garlic-Soy Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: Serves 2 as a side dish or appetizer, or 1 as lunch
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons besan (chickpea flour); 6 tablespoons water; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 lb (450 g) Thai eggplants, washed and stems trimmed; 2 ice cubes; Canola oil, for frying; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; 1 small clove garlic, grated; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)