How do I make tempura turn out light?
I've probably only made tempura 10 times in my life, with fairly inconsistent results. often it has been heavier than the best restaurant versions I've had. There seem to be many variables involved:
- type(s) of flour
- added pure starch (cornstarch, arrowroot, ...?)
- use of seltzer
- use of chemical leavening
- overall thickness of batter
- type of oil
- temperature of oil
Which of these factors (and any others I've forgotten) are most important to getting a thin, light, non-greasy tempura shell?
Best Answer
Type of flour: rice Liquid: soda (seltzer) water
Mix as little as possible. Lumps are okay. Dip quickly, drop into 350 veg/soy oil.
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Why is my tempura not crispy?
The key point of crispy tempura is in its batter. When gluten forms in the batter, it will not be super crispy. So we need to make the batter carefully by following these tips. Use icy cold water when mixing water and flour.How hot should oil be for frying tempura?
Between 170C and 180C (335F-350F) is the general consensus on frying temperature, though for things that will take longer to cook, such as sweet potato, for example, Hara's 150C-160C (330F-325F)is safer if the batter is retain its pale hue.How do you keep tempura crispy?
Setting the fried tempura on a rack will keep it crisp and it'll keep nicely hot in the oven while you cook the rest of the food. You can also prepare the tempura in advance (or keep leftovers) by letting it cool completely on the rack, then storing it in an airtight container in the fridge.What is the best oil to fry tempura?
Use vegetable oil for frying tempura \u2014 corn, canola, safflower or peanut, but not olive oil. Sesame oil is highly fragrant and adding a couple of tablespoons or more can add its perfume to your tempura. You can reuse the oil a couple of times.More answers regarding how do I make tempura turn out light?
Answer 2
In addition to what Roux suggests, I find it helps to keep the batter really cold while you're mixing and using it. I tend to keep the bowl of batter in a bowl of ice water while I'm using it.
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