ISO: ISO Fried Fish Batter. Looking for a coating that is crispy, but not thick.

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How about tempura batter? Need a recipe? Basically...

ice water (hubby likes it with beer), flour and corn starch:

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2pinch salt

1 egg
2/3 cup beer (or ice water)

Sift together the dry ingredients.

Beat egg slightly and mix with water. Add dry ingredients and stir only until mixed; mixture will be slightly lumpy.

Dip chicken, shrimp, vegetables, etc. into the batter and deep fry in hot (375 degrees) oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

 
This is my favorite tempura batter

Tempura Batter

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch or rice flour
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup (1/2 can) cold lemon-lime soda or ice water

Whisk dry ingredients together. In another bowl, mix the egg yolk and the lemon-lime soda (like 7-up). Use while cold and be sure that fish or vegetables are also cold. (Put in refrigerator while oil heats to 360 degrees F)

 
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