Top 10 Things to Tempura

10. pumpkin
9. bell pepper
8. eggplant
7. asparagus
6. broccoli
5. okra
4. shiso leaves
3. fresh mushrooms
2. shrimp
1. renkon (lotus root)

I've taken the liberty of turning "tempura" into a verb. It sounds so much classier than "to cover with batter and deep fry."