Tempura Batter

Achieve perfectly crispy, golden-brown tempura every time with this easy-to-make tempura batter recipe, a Japanese culinary essential that's as light as it is versatile. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this batter combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a touch of baking soda with an ice-cold egg-water mixture to create a delicate coating that fries to perfection. The secret lies in maintaining the batter's chill and its intentionally lumpy texture, ensuring an airy crunch that clings effortlessly to vegetables, seafood, or even tofu. Ideal for quick frying and serving immediately, this tempura batter will elevate your homemade Japanese cuisine to restaurant-quality levels. Perfect for tempura shrimp, sweet potato slices, or seasonal produce, this recipe guarantees an irresistible crispy texture with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 cup Ice-cold water
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to thoroughly blend the dry ingredients.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, gently beat the egg until the yolk and white are just combined.

Step 3

Pour the ice-cold water into the beaten egg and mix lightly. Ensure the water remains very cold, as this is key to achieving a light batter.

Step 4

Gradually pour the egg and water mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir with chopsticks or a fork to combine. Avoid overmixing; the batter should remain slightly lumpy to ensure a crispy texture after frying.

Step 5

For best results, use the batter immediately to coat your chosen ingredients (such as vegetables or seafood) before frying in hot oil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	435.8 grams (435.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	596

Total Fat 9.00g	12%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 1332mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 106.70g	39%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 19.00g	38%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 42mg	3%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 200mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.9%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 73.1%