Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp Recipe | The Food Lab

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Ingredients (9)

  • 2 quarts (1.9L) peanut oil or vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup (3 ounces) cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) 80-proof vodka
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) ice-cold club soda
  • 4 cups thinly sliced vegetables or 1 pound (450g) shrimp (see note)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

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