Basic Tempura Batter

Name: Basic Tempura Batter
Ingredients: 1/2 large egg; 2/3 cup cold water (150 ml); 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 80 grams; cake flour can also be used)

mikemino @cook_40129838

This is a basic tempura batter that fries up light and crispy. Perfect for shrimp or vegetable tempura.
About this recipe:
This is my go-to recipe, written down for my own reference.

mikemino @cook_40129838

This is a basic tempura batter that fries up light and crispy. Perfect for shrimp or vegetable tempura.
About this recipe:
This is my go-to recipe, written down for my own reference.

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Ingredients

1/2large egg
2/3 cupcold water (150 ml)
2/3 cupall-purpose flour (about 80 grams; cake flour can also be used)

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Steps

1

Crack the egg and lightly beat it. Add about half of the beaten egg to a bowl. Pour in the cold water and whisk together. (This recipe is doubled in the photo.)
2

If you don't have cold water, put 3 ice cubes in a measuring cup and add water to measure the amount needed.
3

Add the flour and mix by tapping the whisk against the side of the bowl. Do not overmix! It's okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
4

Keep all ingredients chilled until just before frying. Right before frying, dust the shrimp or vegetables with flour.
5

Dip the ingredients into the batter from step 3, then carefully place them into oil heated to 340°F (170°C). Don't overcrowd the pan—adding too much at once will lower the oil temperature and prevent crisp frying.