noun
mixed fried vegetables
A dish of assorted vegetables deep-fried in tempura batter, often featuring five colors for visual appeal.
五色揚げは彩りがきれいで、お弁当にもよく使われる。
Mixed fried vegetables are colorful and often used in bento boxes.
天ぷら is the general term for battered and deep-fried foods, while 五色揚げ specifically refers to a mixed vegetable version with an emphasis on colorful presentation.
From 五色 (ごしき, 'five colors') + 揚げ (あげ, 'deep-fried'), referring to the colorful assortment of fried vegetables.