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Heat Oil for Frying

Making Tempura Shrimp Step 8
Photo (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Heat vegetable oil to 340F degree in a deep pan. *To check the temperature of the oil, drop a little tempura batter into the oil. If the batter comes up right away instead of sinking to the bottom of the pan, it's about 360 F degree. If the batter goes halfway to the bottom and comes up, it's about 340F degree.