Deep fry batter
List of Ingredients
3/4 cup corn starch
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water (soda water works magic in this)
1 egg, slightly beaten Recipe
In bowl stir together the first 5 ingredients. Add water and egg;stir till smooth. Pour about 1 quart oil into large skillet to only about 1/3 full. Heat to about 375 degrees. Dip up to 4 cups of cut up veggies or boneless skinless chicken breasts and fish (cut into 1/4" cubes) in this , place a few at a time in hot oil. Stir batter occasionally between dunkings. Fry 2-3 minutes turning once till golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
**For herb batter add 1 teaspoon dried herbs or 1 clove garlic minced.
**For beer batter follow basic recipe and omit water and add 1/3 cup beer(not flat).