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Vodka and Carbonated Water: The Secret to Shatteringly Crispy Banana Tempura at Home

Jason Farmer reveals how to make banana tempura that's genuinely light and crispy — not soggy like most restaurant versions. He shares a batter upgraded with vodka (to inhibit gluten) and carbonated water for a delicate, brittle crust, plus a quick 3-ingredient chocolate ganache to serve alongside. The full recipe includes step-by-step frying tips and a plating guide with ice cream.

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by Jason Farmer
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🧾 Ingredients

  • 1All-purpose flour (or cake flour)
  • 2Cornstarch
  • 3Salt
  • 4Egg
  • 5Vanilla extract
  • 6Vodka
  • 7Carbonated water
  • 8Bananas
  • 9Powdered sugar
  • 10Vegetable or canola oil
  • 11Semi-sweet chocolate
  • 12Heavy cream
  • 13Light corn syrup
  • 14Ice cream
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