SilverSage's Tempura recipe (from ATK)

[QSis]

SilverSage's Tempura recipe (from ATK)

Here's the tempura batter I use. If memory serves me (and it doesn't always), I got it from America's Test Kitchen on PBS. It's the best I've ever had.

Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl, and all the wet in another. Don't combine them until right before you're ready to dip your food.

Dry:
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch

Wet:
1 cup vodka
1 egg
1 cup seltzer

Fry very hot 385-400.

 

[lilbopeep]

What can I use instead of vodka?

 

[SilverSage]

What can I use instead of vodka?

The reason this is so thin and crispy is because the vodka is about 40% alcohol an dit evaporates very quickly. If you don't want to use the vodka, I would probably use more seltzer, but use a little less. Instead of an extra cup, maybe only an extra 3/4 cup.

 

[QSis]

Bump for Kathleen.

This is a spectacular batter for fried fish! I've used it several times for fried haddock tacos and it's amazing!

That said, I can get great fried seafood everywhere in my area, so that's what I order most times when I go out to eat.

Lee

 

[SilverSage]

Thanks, Lee. I was just going to look for it.

 

[Kathleen]

Bump for Kathleen.

This is a spectacular batter for fried fish! I've used it several times for fried haddock tacos and it's amazing!

That said, I can get great fried seafood everywhere in my area, so that's what I order most times when I go out to eat.

Lee

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Recipe, please!!!!

 

[QSis]

Recipe, please!!!!

Kathleen, it's in the first post in this thread.

Lee

 

[lilbopeep]

SilverSage's Tempura recipe (from ATK)

Here's the tempura batter I use. If memory serves me (and it doesn't always), I got it from America's Test Kitchen on PBS. It's the best I've ever had.

Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl, and all the wet in another. Don't combine them until right before you're ready to dip your food.

Dry:
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch

Wet:
1 cup vodka
1 egg
1 cup seltzer

Fry very hot 385-400.

I wouldn't use vodka. Substitute?

 

[QSis]

I wouldn't use vodka. Substitute?

See post #3 in this thread.

Lee

 

[lilbopeep]

See post #3 in this thread.

Lee

Yes I saw that. I was hoping there would be a better substitute than more seltzer (maybe beer) but I guess that’s the best sub.

 

[SilverSage]

Yes I saw that. I was hoping there would be a better substitute than more seltzer (maybe beer) but I guess that’s the best sub.

I'm not sure what your objection is to vodka, because I know you cook with alcohol - wine and beer. But you can get a small pint bottle of cheap vodka for $3.

 

[SilverSage]

Recipe, please!!!!

Here's the first time I posted it - with pictures. 15 years ago!

Thread 'Shrimp Tempura with Orange/Horseradish Dip'

Jul 13, 2010

Clean & devein colossal shrimp (I used U-8's). Make one or 2 small slits in the inside edge of the shrimp to keep them from curling too much during cooking. Pat dry and set aside on paper towels.

Heat oil to 400F.

Mix dry ingredients in 1 small bowl:
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch

Whisk in another small bowl:
1 cup vodka
1 egg

When the oil gets to 385F, add 1 cup seltzer water to the wet bowl. Then whisk the wet into the dry. Whisk our most of the lumps, but don't worry about small ones.

By now, the oil should be at 400F.

Quickly dip the shrimp in the batter, then drop in the...

• SilverSage
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• Forum: Fish and Seafood Forum

 

[lilbopeep]

I'm not sure what your objection is to vodka, because I know you cook with alcohol - wine and beer. But you can get a small pint bottle of cheap vodka for $3.

I really don't like vodka.

 

[SilverSage]

I really don't like vodka.

Vodka is totally flavorless, once you burn off the alcohol. There is nothing to not like, that's why they use it. It's not vodka you dislike, it's grain alcohol.