Agemono,  Deep-fried food is a popular Japanese dish in which various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, and meat are coated with thin batter and deep-fried until crisp .

In this recipe article, I'll show you how to make easy and delicious fried food recipes that you can make at home.

Materials:

  1 lb of protein of your choice (shrimp, chicken, tofu, etc.)

  1 cup all-purpose flour

  1/4 cup cornstarch

  1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  1/2 teaspoon salt

   1 cup cold water

   Vegetable oil for frying

Procedure:

1. Cut the protein into bite size pieces and dry with a paper towel.

2. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

3. Add cold water little by little and stir until the dough is smooth and free of lumps. The consistency should be thin enough to coat the protein, but thick enough to adhere to it.

4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or pot over medium to high heat until it reaches 350-375 degrees.

5. Dip each piece of protein into the batter, making sure all sides are evenly coated.

6. Carefully place the proteins into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp. Cooking time varies depending on the protein and size, but generally it takes 2-3 minutes.

7. Remove the fried foods from the hot oil using a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

8. Dip in your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or tentsuyu, and enjoy while it's still hot.

Tips:

• Always use cold water and mix the dough just before use to prevent the dough from becoming too stiff.

• Overfilling a frying pan or pot will lower the temperature of the oil and cause the fried food to become sticky.

• Check oil temperature frequently with a thermometer and adjust heat as needed to maintain a consistent frying temperature.

In conclusion, fried food is a simple and delicious Japanese dish that can be made with a variety of proteins, vegetables, or seafood. fun!