Tempura batter (vegan)

By catchemall

Ingredients

• 4 cups high-heat cooking oil (heated to 350 degrees)
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cups ice water or ice-cold carbonated water (or more as needed)
• Veggies sliced and prepped for frying

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat the oil in a deep pot.
2.Whisk together the dry ingredients, then quickly stir in the water. Don't over-mix, stir until just combined, leaving some small lumps.
3.Dip the veggies one at a time into the batter, then carefully drop them into the oil.
4.Be careful not to splash yourself with hot oil. Turn the veggies occasionally to make sure they cook evenly.
5.Fry the veggies in the hot oil for one to two mintues, or until the batter becomes crispy, golden, and brown.
6.Remove to a dish lined with paper towel.
7.Serve immediately with warm tempura sauce.