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    Tempura Batter for Fish and Vegetables


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    Recipe Introduction


    This batter can be used for fish, shrimp or fresh vegetables such as
    onion rings, mushrooms, eggplant, etc.

    List of Ingredients




    1 cup all-purpose flour
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 cup ice water or beer (if you desire a beer batter)
    1 egg yolk
    2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

    Recipe



    1.
    Stir together four, cornstarch and salt.
    2.
    Make a well in the center.
    3.
    Combine ice water or beer and egg yolk, beating with a fork or wisk
    until frothy.
    4.
    Add all at once to dry ingredients.
    5.
    Slowly stir just until moistened; DO NOT over stir,a few lumps should
    remain.
    6.
    Fold in beaten egg whites.
    7.
    Use batter immediately.
    8.
    Heat oil or shortening to 400 degrees.
    9.
    Add 1 teaspoon salt.
    10.
    Dip fish, shrimp or vegetables into batter, swirling to coat.
    11.
    Fry a few peices at a time 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
    12.
    Drain on paper towels.
    13.
    Note: Make sure your vegetables are very very dry so the batter will
    stick better.

 

 

 


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