Pandora's Fried Strawberries

[aquaticbiology]

all this of course brought to us by our friends in portugal, who, when visiting the orient for silk, deep fried everything, calling it tempura

then the scots got ahold of the idea and battered and deep fried things that even the portugese cringed at eating

tempura batter - one egg, flour, ice water to get the right consitency

stir gently with chopsticks - batter should be lumpy

optionally you are supposed to finally stir the batter three times counterclockwise with your finger saying 'money, money, money' or some such

dip small pieces of meats and vegetables into the batter with chopsticks and deep fry until golden brown

drain on paper towels

 

[Allifunn]

all this of course brought to us by our friends in portugal, who, when visiting the orient for silk, deep fried everything, calling it tempura

tempura batter - one egg, flour, ice water to get the right consitency

stir gently with chopsticks - batter should be lumpy

optionally you are supposed to finally stir the batter three times counterclockwise with your finger saying 'money, money, money' or some such

dip small pieces of all sorts of things into the batter with chopsticks and deep fry until golden brown

drain on paper towels

Roll in panko before deep frying;-) after frying sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar....

 

[aquaticbiology]

sounds tasty


is panko flour just flour, or has it other things in it?

 

[Allifunn]

sounds tasty


is panko flour just flour, or has it other things in it?

panko is bread crumbs...some kind of special crumbs.....very common in oriental cooking.

Panko is a variety of [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadcrumb"]breadcrumb[/ame] used in [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cuisine"]Japanese cuisine[/ame] as a crunchy, flaky coating for [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frying"]fried[/ame] foods. Panko is made from [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat"]wheat[/ame] [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread"]bread[/ame], but has a crisper, airier texture than most types of [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breading"]breading[/ame] found in [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_cuisine"]Western cuisine[/ame]. Outside [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan"]Japan[/ame], it is becoming more popular for use in Asian and non-Asian dishes, and is often available in [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian"]Asian[/ame] markets or specialty stores.

panko
[PAHN-koh]
Bread crumbs used in Japanese cooking for coating fried foods. They're coarser than those normally used in the United States and create a deliciously crunchy crust. Panko is sold in Asian markets.

NOW...aren't you glad you asked????:funn:

 

[wallymom]

Thanks for all the great input. I'll be sharing this 4-1-1 with Mr. Hubby Chef so he can continue his quest for the perfect fried strawberry!!!