TEMPURA BATTER

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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup rice flour
(substitute 3/4 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup all purpose flour and 1 t baking powder for the rice flour)
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2 cup cold water
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
1 qt corn or vegetable oil for frying
4 cups cut up vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, onion and mushrooms. OR
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1" cubes.

Steps:

  • Stir together rice flour (or substitutions)and egg yolk. Add water and stir until smooth. Pour 1 qt corn oil into large skillet or wok to depth of 1/2", filling to no more than 1/3 full. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees. Dip vegetables or chicken into batter a few at a time into the batter. Carefully add to the hot oil. Fry 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

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