Tendon
Tendon, short for Tempura Donburi, is a beloved Japanese rice bowl featuring a bed of steamed rice topped with a generous assortment of crispy tempura, typically including shrimp and seasonal vegetables like sweet potato, shiso leaf, or lotus root. The dish is finished with a savory-sweet tare sauce, which is drizzled over the tempura, adding a rich glaze and flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Tendon is a high-carbohydrate dish due to the rice and tempura batter, with a moderate amount of fat from the deep-frying process and a good source of protein from the shrimp and other ingredients. A typical serving can range from 700 to 1000 calories, providing energy along with some vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 580 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 75 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
Per 1 bowl (450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Tendon is a classic example of Japanese 'donburi' (rice bowl) cuisine, which emphasizes convenience and comfort by combining a main protein with rice in a single bowl. Nutritionally, while the tempura is fried, the use of a light, cold batter and quick frying at high heat is a technique designed to minimize oil absorption, making it a surprisingly crisp and less greasy fried dish compared to many others.
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