Crispy Tilapia Tempura Recipe with Step-by-Step Instructions

This recipe details how to prepare crispy tilapia fish in tempura batter. Start by soaking six thinly sliced tilapia fillets in lemon and salt for about 30 minutes. For the tempura batter, mix one cup of flour, two tablespoons of cornstarch, a quarter teaspoon each of baking powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, and garlic granules, plus a handful of parsley. Gradually add one and a quarter cups of water until the batter reaches a tahini-like consistency.

After soaking, rinse and pat dry the fish slices. Coat each piece first in half a cup of flour, then dip into the tempura batter. Deep fry the coated fish in oil heated to medium temperature until golden brown, ensuring the oil is not too hot to avoid burning the batter before the fish cooks through. The recipe emphasizes careful temperature control for perfect frying.

The instructions conclude with a wish for successful cooking and enjoyment of the dish.