1 and 1/3 cups all purpose or rice flour
1 tsp salt
1/3 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp melted butter or veg oil
2 egg yolks, beaten (or two whole eggs)
3/4 cup flat beer
Mix first 3 ingredients in bowl and make a well in the center.
Into that well pour the butter/oil and beaten egg. Mix this batter well.
Then gradually add the flat beer while stirring constantly.
Allow the batter to rest for 3-12 hours, covered and refrigerated.
Before using, bring batter back to room temp.
Dip your washed and dried veggie or meat pieces in the batter
immediately prior to dunking in the deep-fry oil.
Notes:
*Flat beer is a MUST
*Since this is a wet batter, the meat or veggies must be dry for it to stick
correctly. You may need to blot with paper towels or even dust lightly
with flour before dipping.
*I like to add a bit of paprika to all batters for a better browning effect.
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II. Very Simple Tempura #2:
1 egg
1 cup very cold water
1 cup all purpose flour
Beat egg in bowl. Add water. add flour and whisk lightly.
Do not overmix. Use immediately.
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III. Tempura Batter #3:
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
2/3 cup icy cold water
yellow food coloring (optional)
Sift together dry ingredients and set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add remaining ingredients, then add this
mixture to the flour mixture.
Use at room temp.
