Fish Batter Tempura

Fish Batter Tempura

First time dalam hidup buat batter versi tempura ni, menjadi! Syukur lah hai, sebab masa nak buat tu, ada lah fikir sampai 2/3 kali takut2 tak menjadi, tong sampah jugak yang kenyang. Bila pagi tadi, belek2 dalam freezer, ternampak pulak isi ikan yang agak lama dah jadi penunggu freezer tapi lama pun tak lama sangat lah, rasa2 dalam sebulan setengah tu ada lah. So an idea of making these tempura pops up bila tengok advertisement kat discovery channel. Flip2 kat my resepi book, teneettt, terpampang resepi tempura ni, rasa macam dipanggil2 suruh mencuba dia.
I ada jugak dengar some tempura batter ini dicampur dengan beer. But beats me, that version is from the japs or mat saleh. I guess the version with beer sure sedap & fluffy and stays crunchy till the end of the day agaknya.
Try to follow the steps of making these as close as possible as to get the satisfying outcome ya!

The Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup ice water
1 egg yolk
2 egg whites, stifftly beat



Slices of fish fillet (cleaned & dried with kitchen towel), put aside

How To Make:
1. Stir together flour, cornstarch & salt in a clean bowl.



2. Make a well in the centre.



3. To make the iced water, get about a scoop of ice & crush it in a plastic bag with heavy object.



4. Put ice into a measuring cup and pour cold water (from fridge) into the cup, almost reach to the '1 cup' point. This is because as time goes by, the ice will melt and the measurement of the water will reach to '1 cup' point.



5. Combine ice water & egg yolk, beating with folk or whisk until frothy.



6. Add in at once to dry ingredients. Slowly stir just until moistened. DO NOT overstir, a few lumps should remain.



7. Fold in the beaten white eggs.



8. Use the batter immediately.
9. Heat oil, add 1 tsp salt.
10. Dip fish into the batter, swirling to coat.
11. Fry a few pieces at a time, 2-3 mins or until golden brown.
12. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot with mayonise or best with chips & tartar sauces.



Dah dapat makan, jangan pandang belakang haaa... :p