Batter-Fried Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1 egg slightly beaten
4 c. cut up onions or vegetables
oil for frying

Preparation

In bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients.
Stir in water and egg until smooth.
Pour oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2-inch.
Heat over medium heat.
Dip vegetables into batter. Carefully add vegetables to hot oil, a few pieces at a time.
Fry, turning once, two or three minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Drain on paper towels.