Vegetable Tempura Recipe
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Yield:
1 -1/2 cups batter, enough for 4 cups of vegetables
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Total Time:
25 mins
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Prep Time:
10 mins
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Cook Time:
15 mins
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon 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
Instructions
- Step 1) 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.
- Step 2) Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 350°F.
- Step 3) 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.
- Step 4) Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
- Recipe Variation: 1-1/2 pounds raw, peeled shrimp can be substituted for the vegetables.
