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while   its

bubbles help

keep    the batter

light). Beer-

battered    items

can be

redredged   in

flour   for

increased

crispness.

Batter:

Cornstarch/Thin

Tempura-Style

High-

starch/low

protein flour

(such   as  a

wheat

flour/cornstarch

mix)    is

combined    with

ice-cold    water

(sometimes

soda    water,  or

Extremely

crisp.High  surface

area    means   lots    of

crunchy bits.Low

protein batter

means   less

browning,   allowing

flavor  of  delicate

foods   like

vegetables  or

shrimp  to  come