In case you weren't sure what tempura batter is, it's a light crisp batter that is perfect to coat fish, chicken or any other meat or vegetable you like.
After it's fried then saturate them by using a favorite dip or sauce of your choice.
Tempura is the best coating for fish, chicken, vegetables and whatever else needs a coating deep-fried.
This is the best ever recipe.
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Tempura is a Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables but you can use it for chicken and other meats as well.
Tempura is a very popular Japanese dish, the mixture is a very light and airy batter that is fried to perfection.
It's served at Japanese restaurants worldwide but also is a common dish made in home kitchens.
In Japan, you'll often find specialty restaurants that only serve tempura.
The dish was influenced by fritter-cooking techniques introduced by Portuguese residing in Nagasaki in the 16th century, and the name "tempura" relates to that origin.
Hot Sauce, Sweet and Sour. Or Plain?
You can choose from any flavor sauces you prefer, we like them hot and spicy. Bang Bang Style Shrimp with hot sauce.
We love the tempura plain and sometimes we even heat up Orange Marmalade to dip our chicken or shrimp in, it's delicious!
Remember this is a basic recipe for vegetables, fish, meats of any kind it's so versatile so try it on whatever your family likes.
A Magical Batter
What makes this a magical batter?
This tempura batter turns out perfect using ice-cold water mixed with the rest of these ingredients every time, it's full proof.
This batter goes great with anything you use to dip with it.
It will easily coat vegetables, fish, meats, and even dipping Monte Cristo Sandwiches!
One batter for everything you will ever fry and it's easy and delicious!
What Is Tempura?
Tempura is a Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried.
The dish was influenced by fritter-cooking techniques introduced by Portuguese residing in Nagasaki in the 16th century, and the name "tempura" relates to that origin.
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Shrimp Favorites
We love a great shrimp boat sandwich, added to a lobster roll with some cole slaw on top.
There are endless possibilities and uses for this delightful tempura batter.
If you love a light crunchy coating this will be your go-to recipe.
Deep-Fried
I use a heavy wok pan or cast-iron skillet with around 3 inches of oil.
Of course, if you are lucky enough to own a deep fryer, use it to the manufacturer's suggestions.
Heat the oil to medium-high heat 375 degrees, fry, and use a metal strainer to remove them.
Blot them on paper towels to retrieve the oil.
The vegetables, meats or anything else you fry these in will stay crispy and very light in color.
They do cook fast so watch them carefully.
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Tips
- Before you begin, make sure that you have all of the items you plan to coat and deep fry with the tempura batter prepared (for example, vegetables, shrimp, fish, etc.) prior to mixing the batter ingredients.
- Always sift the flour. This makes the flour lighter and easier to incorporate into the batter when it's mixed.
- For crisp tempura, use ice water instead of regular room-temperature, or tap water.
- Try using chopsticks to mix the ingredients of the tempura batter together instead of a whisk, to minimize air and risk of over-mixing the batter.
- Heat the oil for deep-frying before the tempura batter is prepared to ensure the oil is ready and that the batter is at its coldest when it hits the oil. Note, the oil should be at 375 degrees
- Don't prepare the tempura batter ahead of time as it will not yield the best results.
Best Tempura Batter Ever
Yield: 12
prep time: 10 Mcook time: 20 Mtotal time: 30 M
This is a simple batter made to deep fry vegetables, fish, meats. Just cut them into cubes or small pieces, dip and fry, Terrific for parties, events, game day and snacks. A great little appetizer, I can make a whole meal out of! Delicious, light and crispy
ingredients:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup ice water
- oil for frying
- 1 pound cleaned shrimp, scallops, lobster chunks or bites size pieces of any white fish, calamari or any other fish you prefer
- Or Use:
- Cleaned cut and cubed Vegetables,
- Other Meats: Chicken, Pork, Steak or any other meat you prefer
- You can even use this batter to dip sandwiches like Monte Cristo and deep try
instructions:
How to cook Best Tempura Batter Ever
- Dipping suggestions below recipe:
- Try your favorite Hot sauce for dipping with blue cheese dressing or
- Your favorite sauce Sweet and Sour Asian Style Sauce see all recipe suggestions below.
- Making The Tempura Batter
- Whisk all dry ingredients together, set aside. Beat in another bowl the egg and ice water. Stir into the dry ingredients stir until mixed (will be lumpy)
- Heat the oil on medium-high heat. Dip fish into the batter and deep fry until lightly browned around 3 minutes on each side for fish, meats around 5 and to how you like each vegetable, fish or meat cooked to taste. .Place on paper towels to drain.
- Buffalo Hot Sauce for dipping:
- 1 cup hot sauce or wing sauce of choice
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of cayenne powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon blue cheese or ranch dressing
- Mix together.
- Serve the fish with hot sauce on top and a side of blue cheese dressing for dipping. Or you can use any style dipping sauce you prefer.
- Blue Cheese Dressing:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
- 6 ounces of crumbled blue cheese
- Beat everything together until smooth except blue cheese for around 2 minutes, fold cheese in at the end, best served after 24 hours refrigerated. Store unused up to one week.
- Asian Style Sweet and Sour
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water
- Place the water in a cup with cornstarch and mix. Add the rest into a saucepan and bring to a boil until thickened.
Calories
220
220
Fat (grams)
25
25
Sat. Fat (grams)
19
19
Carbs (grams)
22
22
Net carbs
17
17
Sugar (grams)
8
8
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