Authentic Japanese Tempura Batter (with Secret Tips!)

Name: Authentic Japanese Tempura Batter (with Secret Tips!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 150 ml cold water (soft water preferred, chilled); 100 ml carbonated water (chilled in the fridge, or soft water); 30 g cornstarch; 150 g unbleached cake flour (or pastry flour, low-protein, around 7-8%); 1 egg (relatively small sized, chilled); 3 ice cubes; cooking oil (neutral, high smoke-point like rice bran or rapeseed preferred)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Turn your favorite ingredients into delicious tempura with this light, crispy Japanese tempura batter. Using my tips and tricks, you can achieve perfect tempura every time!

Updated at: Wed, 20 May 2026 15:04:54 GMT