Batter-Fried Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 qt. corn oil
4 c. cut up vegetables (zucchini, carrots, onions, mushrooms or peppers)

Preparation

In bowl, stir together first five ingredients.
Stir in water and egg until smooth.
Pour corn oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2-inch, filling no more than 1/3 full.
Heat over medium heat to 375\u00b0.
Dip vegetables a few at a time, into batter.
(Stir batter occasionally.) Carefully add vegetables to hot oil, a few pieces at a time.
Fry, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Drain on paper towels.