Vegetable Tempura Recipe

  • Yield:

    1 -1/2 cups batter, enough for 4 cups of vegetables

  • Total Time:

    25 mins

  • Prep Time:

    10 mins

  • Cook Time:

    15 mins

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup corn starch
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2-½ teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1-½ teaspoons onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black fine grind pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup water OR beer
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • Enough for deep frying Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 4 cups cut-up vegetables, such as zucchini

Instructions

  1. Step 1) Combine corn starch, flour, baking powder, garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add water and egg; stir until mixture is smooth.
  2. Step 2) Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 350°F.
  3. Step 3) Dip vegetables into batter, stirring batter occasionally. Fry a few vegetables at a time, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  4. Step 4) Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
  5. Recipe Variation: 1-½ pounds raw, peeled shrimp can be substituted for the vegetables.