Light Batter Fried Vegetables
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 quart (about) oil
- 4 cups vegetables
Instructions
Use cut up zucchini, carrots, onion, bell pepper, or whole green beans and/or mushrooms. In medium bowl combine corn starch, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in water and egg until smooth. Pour corn oil into large skillet, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat corn oil over medium heat to 375 degrees F. Dip vegetables into batter (stir batter occasionally); fry a few at a time, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Makes 4 cups
