Light Batter For Vegetables Or Meat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

In bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients.
Add water and egg; stir until smooth.
Pour 1 quart corn oil into large skillet to depth of 1/2, filling no more than 1/3 full.
Heat over medium heat to 375\u00b0.
Dip 4 cups cut up vegetables as zucchini, carrots, onions and mushrooms or 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, a few at a time.
Add vegetables or meat to oil.
Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning once.
Brown and then drain.