**Crispy and Flavorful Battered Vegetables: A Culinary Delight for All Occasions**
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and delectable flavors of battered vegetables, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and adds a touch of sophistication to any meal. Discover a world of crispy coatings and savory fillings with our comprehensive collection of batter recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. From the classic beer batter to gluten-free and vegan options, our recipes offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will elevate your vegetables to a new level of culinary excellence. Whether you prefer light and airy tempura or a golden brown and savory crust, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and expert tips to ensure perfect results every time. Get ready to transform ordinary vegetables into extraordinary treats that will impress family and friends alike.
CRISPY BATTER THAT STAYS CRISPY (FOR A LONG TIME)
Crispy Batter that Stays Crispy-Super simple recipe to get a crispy batter that stays crispy for a long time. All the tips you need to know. A gluten-free version of the batter is included.
Provided by Marvellina
Categories How To
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the flour/starch, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to mix everything. Only prepare your batter when you are ready to fry your food.
- Pour about 1 1/2 to 2-inch of oil into a stainless steel pot or Dutch oven. Preheat the oil to 330 F. It helps if you have deep-fryer thermometer if not, dip a stick end of wooden spatula, bamboo skewer, or chopsticks into the oil. If there are steady bubbles around it, the oil is most likely more than 330 F, but the temperature will drop once you put in the things you are going to fry. As long as it doesn't bubble vigorously, if it is, lower the heat a bit and test again
- Pour in the ice cold water into the flour mixture and use a chopstick to stir. Do not over stir with all-purpose flour. It's okay to have some lumps in the batter. If you over mix the flour batter, it will turn out gummy and absorbs too much oil. If you are preparing gluten-free batter, this is not an issue because cornstarch doesn't have gluten in it
- Coat the food with the batter and fry the food. Another important note is not to overcrowd and frying too many. If you lower the oil temperature too much, the batter will be greasy, soggy, and almost definitely will not stay crispy (if at all). This step is to cook the food inside the batter. Depending on what you are frying, follow the instruction on the time
- Remove from the oil to a rack. Let them cool down for at least 10 minutes before you go for the second frying. You can even stop at this step if you are prepping ahead. Keep the half-fried food in the fridge and do the second frying just right before serving, whenever that is
- Remove any crumbs from the oil and bring it back up to hot again over high heat. This time we need about 375 F. Use a thermometer if you have one. If you don't have one, again, use the stick end of wooden spatula, bamboo skewer or chopstick to test the oil. The bubbles will be steady. When it's ready, fry the food for the second time. This round should be quicker. The food will turn golden brown too. This step is to crisp up the food further
- Place the fried food on a rack set on a baking sheet. You can keep the rest warm in an oven at around 200 F and serve when you are done with frying all
VEGETABLE TEMPURA
Tempura batter is very handy and easy to make. You can use it with just about any vegetable, as long as they are cut thin enough so that the vegetable can just cook and soften in the same time as it takes for the batter to crisp. These can be eaten alone as a starter with a good sprinkle of rock salt, halves of lemon or lime and possibly some of the dips. The battered vegetables also make a nice side dish, especially with simply cooked meat or fish and a salad.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add all the flour to a bowl. With the handle of a spoon, or a chopstick, mix, and stir in the ice-cold water until the mixture is slightly thicker than buttermilk consistency. Make a point of not mixing thoroughly, as tempura is renowned for lumps of flour.
- Dip sliced vegetables (zucchini, onions, eggplants, carrots, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, string beans, broccoli, wild mushrooms, fresh herbs, and bok choy) any vegetables will work but these are the most commonly used) into the batter mixture and shake off any excess.
- Deep fry vegetables in a wok or deep fat fryer (you can use a frying pan if you do not have anything else, you just need about 7cm/3 inches of clean oil) at 200C/400F/Gas 6 until the batter is light golden in color and crisp. (Any large amounts of hot oil in a kitchen, especially in woks which are not always that sturdy, scare me, please be careful and do not leave the pan unattended.) Turn the vegetables at intervals to ensure that both sides are cooked equally and then fish them out with a slotted spoon, shaking off any excess oil. Place them on kitchen paper towels and eat as soon as possible. The reason that I keep going on about eating them so quickly is because as your hot cooked vegetables cool down inside the batter they begin to steam, making them less crisp as time goes on. Good tempura should be crispy and is one of those things that should be made and cooked quickly and eaten straight away.
- Pour the rice wine vinegar into a small bowl. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Taste for sweetness. Add cilantro, chile, and garlic and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for 10 minutes to 1 hour, for flavors to combine.;
DEEP FRIED VEGETABLES
We had deep fried calamari and vegetables at a restaurant and my Wife LOVED it, so when we got home, I experimented for a few hours, and this is what I came up with. It can be used as a base batter recipe for deep fried calamari and vegetables, shrimp alone or with veggies, chicken, broccoli, you name it. It's versatile and delicious! I'm writing it as though it's for just veggies. The ingredients listed is enough for 1-1 1/2 pounds of meat, veggies, or a combination of both. Substitute principle ingredient as you wish.
Provided by Pagan
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oil in large, thick bottom pot or fryer, on medium-high heat.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl, add liquids, and carefully stir together.
- Dip veggies into batter and drop into hot oil, cooking until golden brown.
- Remove and allow to drain over paper towel-covered plate, then serve while hot.
- The Fat content under Nutritional attributes will be falsely high, as most of the oil drains away, and is not consumed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.6, Fat 75.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 225.9, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 4.6
BEER BATTERED FRIED VEGETABLES
My family really likes these fried vegetables for a change of pace, especially when it's near fair time. You can use any type of dipping sauce that you enjoy with these vegetables.
Provided by N-STAR
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cup flour and beer with a wooden spoon; let stand for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
- Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix together 1/2 cup flour and salt and pepper.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dip each vegetable in the egg and milk mixture. Next dip the vegetable into the flour and seasoning mixture, finally dip the vegetable in the beer and flour mixture. Place the vegetables into the oil and fry until golden brown,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 53.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
EGG BATTER FOR DEEP FRIED VEGETABLES RECIPE
Provided by á-9295
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- COMBINE FLOUR AND SALT. BEAT EGG LIGHTLY AND ADD; STIR IN WATER UNTIL YOU REACH YOUR DESIRED CONSISTENCY. THIN WILL MAKE A LIGHTER BATTER LIKE TEMPURA AND THICK WILL MAKE IT MORE LIKE A BREADING.
VEGETABLE TEMPURA
Crisp and delicious vegetable tempura makes an impressive Japanese appetizer. Serve with the dipping sauce or simply with soy sauce if you prefer a vegetarian option.
Provided by ChefJackie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk light soy sauce, mirin, and dashi granules together in a bowl for the sauce; set aside.
- Whisk water and egg yolks together in a bowl until well combined. Sift in flour and whisk until just combined; batter will be a bit lumpy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a deep saucepan until very hot, but not smoking.
- Dip sweet potato, onion, bell pepper, green beans, and shiitake mushrooms one by one into the batter and transfer immediately into the hot oil. Deep-fry tempura in batches, making sure to not overcrowd the wok, until batter is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat until all vegetables have been used. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: Not all vegetables are created equal when it comes to battering and frying. Some, like broccoli and cauliflower, hold up well to the heat and maintain their texture, while others, like leafy greens and tomatoes, can become soggy or overcooked.
- Use a light batter: A heavy batter can weigh down the vegetables and make them greasy. Instead, opt for a light batter made with flour, eggs, and milk, or try a tempura batter made with cornstarch and water.
- Season the batter: Don't forget to season the batter before you dip the vegetables in it. This will help to add flavor and depth to the final dish.
- Use a hot fryer: The key to crispy fried vegetables is to use a hot fryer. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
- Don't overcrowd the fryer: When frying the vegetables, don't overcrowd the fryer. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the vegetables will not cook evenly.
- Drain the vegetables on paper towels: After frying the vegetables, drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil. This will help to keep them crispy.
Conclusion:
Battered and fried vegetables are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. By following these tips, you can create perfectly crispy and flavorful battered vegetables that will be a hit with your family and friends.
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