Cindy Hamilton wrote:
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> On those rare occasions when I order tempura, there's usually some
> kind of squash in it. I have no idea what variety, although your
> picture of kabocha looks familiar. It's good, although when I get
> a mixed veg tempura my favorite is usually the onion.

Just for the record, tempura onion is aka "fried onion rings" yum

My all time favorite tempura veg is sweet potato.
You peel it and chop into 3/4 - 1 inch pieces...a nice one-bite
size. Then put pieces in a covered bowl, no water, and microwave
until fairly soft and done.

Once cooled a bit, dip them in a tempura batter and deep fry in
HOT oil just until they start floating and browned. They are
already cooked so you just want to brown the batter and warm up
the veg inside. That's my all-time favorite.

Whoever invented that nailed it.