Tempura Batter Ingredients 3/4 cup cake or pastry flour 1/4 cup cornstarch/potato starch (for batter) 1/2 cup more cornstarch/potato starch (for coating) 1 large egg 1 cup carbonated water or ice water, very cold Baking powder (optional, 1 tbsp) Pinch of salt Items for frying Shrimp (peeled and deveined) Vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, broccoli, onions) White fish (basa, halibut, cod), cut into strips Instructions Prepare the items for frying by slicing veggies thinly or fish into strips Heat oli in a large skillet (med-high heat) Mix all Batter ingredients into a mixing bowl Dredge the frying items in the cornstarch mixture. Carefully coat the frying items into the batter and place in fryer. Cook until the batter is golden brown, about 1-2 for veggies, less for fish.