Tofu and Vegetable Tempura with Ginger-Lime Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces extra-firm (not silken) tofu
• 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
• honey
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1 head broccoli
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 2 large carrots
• tea seed oil or canola oil (for frying)
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup plus 1-2 tablespoons ice water
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper