If you've eaten in a Japanese restaurant, you know that the dish is unforgettable.It's easy to make tempura at home.Nearly any food can be fried in a batter, including fish, squid, prawns, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, carrot, cucumbers, or even chunks of fruit or squash blossoms.The result is hot, golden brown, and light.
Step 1: Ice water can be placed in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add one large egg.
The egg should be well-chilled if you remove it from the refrigerator.
Step 3: The flour and baking soda should be put into the egg mixture.
Step 4: Don't worry about a small amount of unmixed flour if you mix the batter lightly.
Doughy, non-crispy tempura will result from too much mixing.
Step 5: While you prepare the foods for frying, keep the batter in the fridge.
Step 6: Before the time, prepare the foods for frying.
Cut the fish into small chunks after washing and debone it.Shrimp should be de-veined if you are using it in your food.
Step 7: Vegetables that are firmest can be used to make vegetable tempura.
The vegetables should be washed thoroughly.
Step 8: Vegetables can be cut into chunks.
When vegetables are deep- fried, they will become soggy.
Step 9: The food should be dry with paper towels.
When you're ready to deep fry, put the food in the refrigerator.
Step 10: The bowl of homemade batter should be placed in a large bowl filled with ice water.
It's a good idea to keep the tuma batter cold while you work.
Step 11: Cut the vegetables.
This will make the batter stick better and add flavor to the food.
Step 12: The cooking oil should be placed in a heavy frying pan.
Canola, safflower, corn or peanut oil can be used.Olive oil will alter the flavor of the food.If you are using a deep fat fryer, make sure you fill it to the recommended level.
Step 13: The oil should be heated to 350 degrees.
Drop about a pea-sized bit of batter into the oil if you don't have a thermometer.The batter will drop to the bottom if the oil is hot enough.
Step 14: Make sure to coat the food on all sides by dipping it in the batter.
It's a good idea to place your batter near the oil so you don't spill it on the counter.
Step 15: The food can be moved directly from the bowl of batter to the hot oil.
Place it in the oil gently so it doesn't splash.
Step 16: The food should be cooked evenly on both sides if you turn each piece once.
The batter is golden brown.
Step 17: Place a layer of folded paper towels on top of the fried tempura.