Easy Japanese Tempura Batter Recipe

An authentic Japanese tempura batter is quickly prepared from egg, ice water, and flour, producing a light and crispy coating.

Category Tags:

AppetizerSide DishIngredient

Cuisine Tags:

Japanese

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Instructions

  1. Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour into a small bowl.

  2. In a medium bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg.

  3. Prepare 1 cup of ice-cold water by straining out any ice cubes, then add it to the beaten egg.

  4. Combine the sifted flour with the egg and ice water mixture, stirring gently with chopsticks until just combined and slightly lumpy, avoiding overmixing.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 88 kcal
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 15 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g