{"title":"Showa","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"showa-tempura-flour-700g","title":"Showa Tempura Flour 700g | Authentic Japanese Tempura Batter Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTempura is one of Japan's most beloved cooking techniques — and the secret to getting it right is the flour. Showa Tempura Flour 700g is a specially formulated Japanese batter mix designed to produce the light, ultra-crispy, paper-thin coating that makes proper tempura so extraordinary. Unlike regular flour batters that turn heavy and doughy, tempura flour creates a delicate, airy crust that shatters on the bite while keeping everything inside perfectly tender and juicy. Prawns, sweet potato, broccoli, mushrooms, courgette — anything coated in good tempura batter becomes something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt 700g it's a generous size that gives you plenty to experiment with and perfect your technique. Mix with ice-cold water, dip, and fry in hot oil for results that genuinely rival restaurant tempura. Once you've made tempura at home with proper tempura flour, regular battered frying feels like a significant downgrade. Available for delivery across South Africa from Fabasian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpecially formulated for authentic Japanese tempura — light, crispy, paper-thin crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCreates a delicate, airy coating that regular flour simply cannot replicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWorks beautifully on prawns, fish, vegetables, and anything else you want to tempura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e700g — a generous size for plenty of tempura sessions at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEasy to use — just mix with ice-cold water and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrings restaurant-quality tempura results to your home kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed with ice-cold water to a thin batter consistency, used to coat prawns, sweet potato, broccoli, mushrooms, and other vegetables, then fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. Serve immediately with tentsuyu dipping sauce and grated daikon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home cooks exploring Japanese cuisine, tempura enthusiasts, anyone who loves light crispy fried food, households that entertain and want an impressive shareable starter, and anyone who's tried tempura at a restaurant and wants to recreate it at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes tempura flour different from regular flour?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Tempura flour is a low-gluten blend specifically designed to produce a light, crispy, almost transparent batter when mixed with cold water. Regular flour develops too much gluten when mixed, resulting in a heavy, doughy coating. Tempura flour keeps gluten development minimal for that characteristic delicate crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What's the secret to crispy tempura?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Three things — use ice-cold water when mixing the batter, don't overmix (lumps are fine, even desirable), and fry in hot oil at around 170–180°C. The temperature contrast between the cold batter and hot oil is what creates the light, airy crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What can I cook with tempura flour besides prawns?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Tempura works on almost any vegetable or seafood — sweet potato, pumpkin, broccoli, courgette, mushrooms, onion rings, green beans, aubergine, fish fillets, and squid all make excellent tempura. Even soft cheese and ice cream can be tempura-fried for a dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What sauce do I serve with tempura?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: The classic dipping sauce is tentsuyu — a light broth made from dashi, mirin, and soy sauce, served with grated daikon radish. Alternatively, a simple mix of soy sauce and grated ginger works well as a quick dipping sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I buy tempura flour in South Africa?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Available online at Fabasian with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Showa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48279461626083,"sku":"AZS44","price":89.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/3405\/1043\/files\/Tampurabuttermix_7d46d1c0-e010-48d6-b308-105531fdee5a.jpg?v=1771246612"}],"url":"https:\/\/fabasian.co.za\/collections\/showa.oembed","provider":"FAB ASIAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}