Basic Tempura Batter Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
3 egg yolks
2 cups ice water
Directions
Sift flour 3 times.
Combine egg yolks and water in large bowl over ice; beat with whisk until well blended.
Add flour gradually, stirring and turning mixture from bottom with a spoon.
Do not overmix.
Flour should be visible on top or batter1 will become gummy.
Keep batter over ice while dipping and frying.
Cold beer can be substituted for water, if desired.
Combine egg yolks and water in large bowl over ice; beat with whisk until well blended.
Add flour gradually, stirring and turning mixture from bottom with a spoon.
Do not overmix.
Flour should be visible on top or batter1 will become gummy.
Keep batter over ice while dipping and frying.
Cold beer can be substituted for water, if desired.