Tempura Batter for Fish and Vegetables

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

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together flour, cornstarch and salt.

2. 2

   Make a well in the center.

3. 3

   Combine ice water or beer and egg yolk, beating with a fork or whisk until frothy.

4. 4

   Add all at once to dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Slowly stir just until moistened; DO NOT over stir,a few lumps should remain.

6. 6

   Fold in beaten egg whites.

7. 7

   Use batter immediately.

8. 8

   Heat oil or shortening to 400°F.

9. 9

   Add 1 teaspoon salt.

10. 10

    Dip fish, shrimp or vegetables into batter, swirling to coat.

11. 11

    Fry a few pieces at a time 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

12. 12

    Drain on paper towels.

13. 13

    Note: Make sure your vegetables are very very dry so the batter will stick better.