Vegetable Tempura
Never leave oil unattended.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Yield: 1 -1/2 cups batter, enough for 4 cups of vegetables
Ingredients
3/4 cup Argo® Corn Starch
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon Argo® Baking Powder
2-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black fine grind pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water OR beer
1 egg slightly beaten
Enough for deep frying Mazola® Corn Oil
4 cups cut-up vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, onions and/or mushrooms
Directions
Combine corn starch, flour, baking powder, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add water and egg; stir until mixture is smooth.
Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 350˚F.
Dip vegetables into batter, stirring batter occasionally. Fry a few vegetables at a time, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Recipe Variation: 1-1/2 pounds raw, peeled shrimp can be substituted for the vegetables.