Easy Tempura Batter

Easy Tempura Batter

  • DifficultyEasy
  • Prep0:15
  • Serves 4
Jub Jub
by Jub Jub Last updated on 07/09/2019
A light batter that can be used for fish, seafood or vegetables. - Jub Jub
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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 3/4 cup plain flour
  • 1 pinch bicarbonate of soda

Method

  • Step 1
    Beat the egg and icy cold water together until light and fluffy.
  • Step 2
    Add the flour and bicarbonate of soda to the egg mixture and mix together quickly. Do not over-beat mixture.
  • Step 3
    Use to coat fish, prawns, scallops or vegetable slices.
Recipe Notes

Use icy cold water or crushed ice.

Batter should be very thin, if it is too thick add some more iced water.

Always make sure your frying oil is very hot.

I use canola oil.

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