Ultimate Tempura Batter

Esuka's Note:

I got this recipe out of an authentic Japanese Cuisine book, I tried it because it was simple and seemed legit and it was WONDERFUL! My whole, non-cultural family loved it, even my brother who hardly eats anything (besides mac & cheese and McDonald's) said it was awesome!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 25 vegetab ...

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 ½ cups ice water
• 1 ¾ cups flour , sifted

Directions:

1. In a large bowl place the egg yolks.
2. Add iced water gradually, stirring (preferably with hashi(chopsticks)) and blending well.
3. Add flour all at once, stir BRIEFLY; that is well enough to coat but leave the lumps and bumps!
4. To fry vegetables heat a large frying pan with a half-inch oil (or more if necessary) and heat on high.
5. Coat selected large vegetables in batter and fry for a minute or two on each side.

Reviews

[Ron Mauldin]

This is a good recipe, but not great. The family ate and loved the food. However, if you are seeking a crispy, light tempura batter similar to that found in Japanese restaurants, this is NOT it.

[Missy Wombat]

My five year old help to make the batter while I did the veggies which turned out well. Good recipe that the kids can help with...and nothing like tempura to have kids eating vegetables they normally don't like to eat!

[Chef #414969]

very easy!! great base batter...able to add whatever you want. I mixed in stand mixer and still turned out good. Next time will add some of our favorite seasonings.