| Batter for Deep Frying For batter: 1 large egg ½ - 2/3 cup water 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp vegetable oil - if desired Prepare Batter: 1. Using a whisk, beat the egg with the water and cornstarch in a bowl, sift the flour and set aside to be ready for use. 2. Add 9/10 of the flour to the egg, water, and cornstarch mixture and mix quickly, do not pay to much attention to the smoothness of the batter at this stage, but adjust the consistency by adding some or all of the remaining flour if needed. 3. Beat the batter until smooth, it should not be too thick, at the right consistency a ribbon of mixture will fall from the whisk when it is lifted. Add the baking powder and allow to stand for 1 or 2 minutes, until the mixture bubbles and expands slightly. For a really melting, crisp batter which will dissolve in the mouth add the oil and whisk in lightly and quickly. (this batter is also great for deep frying many vegetables and seafoods ) see Stuffed Jalapeno |
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