Tempura Batter
Achieve perfectly crispy, golden-brown tempura every time with this easy-to-make tempura batter recipe, a Japanese culinary essential that's as light as it is versatile. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this batter combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a touch of baking soda with an ice-cold egg-water mixture to create a delicate coating that fries to perfection. The secret lies in maintaining the batter's chill and its intentionally lumpy texture, ensuring an airy crunch that clings effortlessly to vegetables, seafood, or even tofu. Ideal for quick frying and serving immediately, this tempura batter will elevate your homemade Japanese cuisine to restaurant-quality levels. Perfect for tempura shrimp, sweet potato slices, or seasonal produce, this recipe guarantees an irresistible crispy texture with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Ice-cold water
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to thoroughly blend the dry ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, gently beat the egg until the yolk and white are just combined.
Pour the ice-cold water into the beaten egg and mix lightly. Ensure the water remains very cold, as this is key to achieving a light batter.
Gradually pour the egg and water mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir with chopsticks or a fork to combine. Avoid overmixing; the batter should remain slightly lumpy to ensure a crispy texture after frying.
For best results, use the batter immediately to coat your chosen ingredients (such as vegetables or seafood) before frying in hot oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1332 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
