tempura bits

[carshone]

i love the soup at Kampai janpanese restaraunt in mt.prospect ill. It is a japanese restaraunt where they cook in front of you. I love the soup that is served and the crunchy stuff in it which they said is Tempura Crumbs. Where do I purchase Tempura Crumbs for soup?

[carshone]

The Japanese stores in the suburbs do not carry tenkasu. They suggested that I make a tempura mix, drizzle it through a styrafoam cup poked with a chop stick that falls into hot oil to cook. Any other suggestions. How is the tensuka in the bag?

[gmm]

These are the only sites I could find that carry it online:
http://okonomiyakiworld.com/buy-okonomiyaki-online.html
http://www.marukaiestore.com/p-1240-j...

I also think you should be able to find them at Mitsuwa. My best guess would be in the aisle that has stuff like flour and panko bread crumbs.

[carshone]

i live in chicago and was just at Mitsuwa in Arlington Heights. They could not help me but that is because i was looking for fried onions. Do they carry the Tempura Flakes.
Thanks

[BigSal]

I would be very surprised if they didn't. I'd go there and ask for" tenkasu."

[BigSal]

The crumbs are called tenkasu. (picture http://japancentre.com/items/yamahide...). I would look for it at your local Japanese grocer (or Asian grocer that stocks Japanese food). You can also make them yourself.

[carshone]

Thanks so much. Can I find them online anywhere in the U.S. my local grocers do not carry it.
Thanks again