Tempura Batter Recipe

Tempura Batter Recipe

1 egg

1 cup ice water

Sifted together:

Pinch of bicarbonate of soda

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

50 g plain flour

50 g corn flour

Method:

Break egg into a cup of ice-cold water.  Beat lightly until frothy.  Add sifted flour.  Beat until well combined (do not over beat) and batter is smooth.  Batter should be thin.  If it is thick, add a few drops of ice water.  Stand the bowl of batter in a larger bowl with ice-cubes.