Tomorrow, I am having a friend over to make sushi. I thought we would make some maki rolls and tempura some shrimp. On Monday I went to the HK Market in Glendale to investigate. I knew what I needed but I didn't want to buy it ahead of time since I want the shrimp to be really fresh tomorrow. I don't believe in frozen crustaceans.
Anywho, I was strolling down the eisles, just to see if there is anything I have been missing out on. There didn't appear to be anything but then, something caught my eye: Tempura Batter Box Mix. "Hmmmmmm..", I thought, "That is extremely strange,". It was strange because, ummmm.. isn't tempura batter mix just egg, flour and WATER? I mean, come on! Are they reallyyyyy trying to sell me a $3, 10 oz. box of flour? That's just not right. The rip off potential on this item is high, people. It would practically take you the whole box just to make one batch of batter anyway. Your own flour and egg are cheaper than the box of seemingly easier mix. Make your own, don't be fooled. Don't let The Man trick you.
Tempura Batter
1 cup flour
1 cup ice water
1 egg
Beat your egg in a bowl and add in ice water. Sift your flour and add it into your egg/water mixture. Mix but leave lumps. Then coat whatever you plan to coat in batter mix with flour first, then dip in batter. You're good to go.
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