Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Herb Tempura 2.0 (1) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 28, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 36 pieces Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 cups peanut, canola, or olive oil, for deep-frying 36 pieces various herbs and edible flowers, such as parsley, nasturtium blossoms, basil, and shiso Sea or coarse salt (to taste) Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Stir in 2 1/2 cups ice water, being careful not to overmix. Don't worry if batter is lumpy. It should be the consistency of heavy cream; if it's too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Heat oven to 175 degrees. Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan to 375 degrees. Hold 1 herb or flower by the stem, and dip it into batter. Lift it out, and hold it for a moment over bowl to let excess drip off, then drop it in oil. Fry only as many herbs at a time as comfortably fit in the pan without touching. Adjust heat as needed to keep temperature at 375 degrees during entire process. Fry herbs until lightly browned on bottom, 30 to 60 seconds, then flip them with a wire skimmer to brown the other side. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining herbs and batter. When all the herbs are fried, sprinkle with salt. Transfer to a serving platter lined with paper or leaves. Serve immediately. Rate it Print