Crispy Batter with Zingy Ginger Sauce
Light, crispy gluten-free batter that boasts, perfect, airy crispness. evert time. Perfect for vegetables, chicken and seafood.
Recipe serves 6 main servings.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white rice flour
- 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 to 1 1⁄4 cups cold soda water
- Rice bran oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Combine rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add soda water, whisking until a light paste forms that adheres lightly to the items to be battered.
To cook:
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a 10-inch-wide cast-iron or heavy pan over medium to medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F.
- Test oil temperature by dropping a small amount of batter: no bubbling means it's too cool, while furious bubbling and smoke mean it's too hot.
- Prepare a sheet pan lined with paper towels.
- Dip vegetables or meat in the batter, ensuring a light coating.
- Carefully place items one by one into the oil, avoiding overcrowding to maintain oil temperature.
- Cook for approximately 20 seconds on each side.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove items from the oil and drain them on the paper towels
- Sprinkle with salt to enhance the flavour
To serve:
- Serve with NOGO’s Zingy Ginger Sauce & or Classic Mayonnaise
Enjoy!!