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Carbonated tempura batter in a siphon

Carbonated tempura batter in a siphon

Make a light, crisp batter by carbonating it in a siphon. A versatile technique for battered fried foods, with many possible variations.

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Carbonated tempura batter in a siphon

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Servings
Prep time
2 h
Cook time
10 min
Cuisine
Molecular Gastronomy
Category
Molecular Gastronomy
Author
Eddie Shepherd

Make a light, crisp batter by carbonating it in a siphon. A versatile technique for battered fried foods, with many possible variations.

Carbonated tempura batter in a siphon

Ingredients

Ingredients

Equipment

Method

  1. Blend all the ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Pass the batter through a fine sieve.
  3. Pour into the whipper and charge with CO₂ only if the model is compatible, following the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Refrigerate to chill, preferably for at least 2 hours.

To use

  1. Dispense some batter into a container. Dip the foods to be fried, then transfer them to oil at 190°C. Cook for the time required for the food, until the surface is crisp.
  2. Remove and drain excess oil on food-safe absorbent paper.
  3. Serve immediately, piping hot.

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