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Tempura Batter

1 flour : 1 ice water : 0.2 egg yolk
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flour cake flour preferred 1
ice water must be very cold 1
egg yolk 1 yolk ≈ 18g 0.2

Tips

  • Use ice-cold water - temperature is critical
  • Mix minimally, lumps are desirable
  • Make fresh, don't let it sit
  • Oil should be 170-180°C

Sources

  • J. Kenji López-Alt (person)