| − | The batter-frying technique was introduced into Japan by the Portuguese and Spanish in the late 16th century and the [[tempura]] that developed involved a mixed fry of shrimps, herbs, and vegetables. Fritto misto is an Italian dish of bits of meat, seafood, and vegetables dipped in batter and fried in olive oil. A specialty dish of various local cuisines is the flower fritter, using daylilies, roses, violets, acacia, elder blow, and squash blossoms. | + | The batter-frying technique was introduced into Japan by the Portuguese and Spanish in the late 16th century and the [[tempura]] that developed involved a mixed fry of shrimps, herbs, and vegetables. Fritto misto is an Italian dish of bits of meat, seafood, and vegetables dipped in batter and fried in olive oil. A specialty dish of various local cuisines is the flower fritter, using daylilies, roses, violets, [[acacia]], elder blow, and squash blossoms. |