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What fat did early tempura use for frying when the batter contained flour, sugar, and sake?
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lard
Which trade route brought the Portuguese frying method that led to tempura?
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Nanban trade
In western Japan, the word tempura can also refer to which fried surimi fish cake?
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satsuma-age
Which period's food stalls are linked to Tokyo-style tempura?
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Edo period
Which Japanese dish combines tempura with soba and is pictured on Wikipedia as tempura and soba?
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tenzaru
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Which trade route brought the Portuguese frying method that led to tempura?
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Nanban trade
Which period's food stalls are linked to Tokyo-style tempura?
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Edo period
Which Japanese squash is listed as a vegetable for tempura?
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kabocha
Which root vegetable is called renkon in tempura ingredient lists?
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lotus root
Which carbonated liquid is sometimes used instead of plain water in tempura batter?
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sparkling water
Which leavening agent may be added to tempura batter to make it light?
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baking powder
Which Japanese cuisine is tempura associated with?
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Japanese cuisine