Universal Gluten-Free Batter

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding 500g of gluten-free self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Start by adding 500g of gluten-free self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3Start by adding 500g of gluten-free self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4Add 5g of onion powder to the flour.
  5. 5Add 5g of onion powder to the flour.
  6. 6Add 5g of onion powder to the flour.
  7. 7Add a tiny bit of mace (optional) for a nice bit of spice.
  8. 8Add a tiny bit of mace (optional) for a nice bit of spice.
  9. 9Add a tiny bit of mace (optional) for a nice bit of spice.
  10. 10Add cayenne pepper for color and a little bit of heat.
  11. 11Add cayenne pepper for color and a little bit of heat.
  12. 12Add cayenne pepper for color and a little bit of heat.
  13. 13Add 10g of fine salt to the mixture.
  14. 14Add 10g of fine salt to the mixture.
  15. 15Add 10g of fine salt to the mixture.
  16. 16Add a small amount of turmeric to give the finished product color.
  17. 17Add a small amount of turmeric to give the finished product color.
  18. 18Add a small amount of turmeric to give the finished product color.
  19. 19Whisk all the dry ingredients together.
  20. 20Whisk all the dry ingredients together.
  21. 21Whisk all the dry ingredients together.
  22. 22Add two-thirds of the 760g of cold water to the dry ingredients and mix until it forms a thick slurry.
  23. 23Add two-thirds of the 760g of cold water to the dry ingredients and mix until it forms a thick slurry.
  24. 24Add two-thirds of the 760g of cold water to the dry ingredients and mix until it forms a thick slurry.
  25. 25Once incorporated, add the rest of the water and whisk until the batter is nice and loose.
  26. 26Once incorporated, add the rest of the water and whisk until the batter is nice and loose.
  27. 27Once incorporated, add the rest of the water and whisk until the batter is nice and loose.
  28. 28For ultra-crisp onion rings, peel the onion.
  29. 29For ultra-crisp onion rings, peel the onion.
  30. 30For ultra-crisp onion rings, peel the onion.
  31. 31Slice the onion into really nice thin rings.
  32. 32Slice the onion into really nice thin rings.
  33. 33Slice the onion into really nice thin rings.
  34. 34Remove the tough outer layer of the onion rings.
  35. 35Remove the tough outer layer of the onion rings.
  36. 36Remove the tough outer layer of the onion rings.
  37. 37Separate the onion into nice thin, perfect onion rings.
  38. 38Separate the onion into nice thin, perfect onion rings.
  39. 39Separate the onion into nice thin, perfect onion rings.
  40. 40Season some self-raising gluten-free flour with a bit of salt.
  41. 41Season some self-raising gluten-free flour with a bit of salt.
  42. 42Season some self-raising gluten-free flour with a bit of salt.
  43. 43Dip the onion rings into the seasoned flour first.
  44. 44Dip the onion rings into the seasoned flour first.
  45. 45Dip the onion rings into the seasoned flour first.
  46. 46Then dip the floured onion rings into the wet batter.
  47. 47Then dip the floured onion rings into the wet batter.
  48. 48Then dip the floured onion rings into the wet batter.
  49. 49Deep fry the onion rings, flipping them over, until they are ultra-crispy and perfectly golden.
  50. 50Deep fry the onion rings, flipping them over, until they are ultra-crispy and perfectly golden.
  51. 51Deep fry the onion rings, flipping them over, until they are ultra-crispy and perfectly golden.
  52. 52Season the fried onion rings with a little bit of fine salt.
  53. 53Season the fried onion rings with a little bit of fine salt.
  54. 54Season the fried onion rings with a little bit of fine salt.
  55. 55Serve onion rings with steak and red wine jus.
  56. 56Serve onion rings with steak and red wine jus.
  57. 57Serve onion rings with steak and red wine jus.
  58. 58For onion bhajis, remove the skin of the onion.
  59. 59For onion bhajis, remove the skin of the onion.
  60. 60For onion bhajis, remove the skin of the onion.
  61. 61Remove the root of the onion by cutting on each side.
  62. 62Remove the root of the onion by cutting on each side.
  63. 63Remove the root of the onion by cutting on each side.
  64. 64Follow the natural line of the onion to slice it thinly.
  65. 65Follow the natural line of the onion to slice it thinly.
  66. 66Follow the natural line of the onion to slice it thinly.
  67. 67Add a chilli, remove the seeds, and chop it up nice and fine.
  68. 68Add a chilli, remove the seeds, and chop it up nice and fine.
  69. 69Add a chilli, remove the seeds, and chop it up nice and fine.
  70. 70Grate some garlic into the chopped onions and chilli.
  71. 71Grate some garlic into the chopped onions and chilli.
  72. 72Grate some garlic into the chopped onions and chilli.
  73. 73Add some curry leaves to the mixture.
  74. 74Add some curry leaves to the mixture.
  75. 75Add some curry leaves to the mixture.
  76. 76Add a good pinch of salt and a small amount of mild curry powder.
  77. 77Add a good pinch of salt and a small amount of mild curry powder.
  78. 78Add a good pinch of salt and a small amount of mild curry powder.
  79. 79Mix the ingredients to combine.
  80. 80Mix the ingredients to combine.
  81. 81Mix the ingredients to combine.
  82. 82Add a tablespoon of self-raising flour and give it a good mix.
  83. 83Add a tablespoon of self-raising flour and give it a good mix.
  84. 84Add a tablespoon of self-raising flour and give it a good mix.
  85. 85Add a touch of the prepared batter into the onion mix, keeping it light to just bind the actual mix.
  86. 86Add a touch of the prepared batter into the onion mix, keeping it light to just bind the actual mix.
  87. 87Add a touch of the prepared batter into the onion mix, keeping it light to just bind the actual mix.
  88. 88Place neat little rounds of the bhaji mix into the deep fryer.
  89. 89Place neat little rounds of the bhaji mix into the deep fryer.
  90. 90Place neat little rounds of the bhaji mix into the deep fryer.
  91. 91Season the fried onion bhajis with salt and a touch of chilli honey and chopped chilli.
  92. 92Season the fried onion bhajis with salt and a touch of chilli honey and chopped chilli.
  93. 93Season the fried onion bhajis with salt and a touch of chilli honey and chopped chilli.
  94. 94Serve onion bhajis with coriander mayo, more chilli honey, and curry leaves.
  95. 95Serve onion bhajis with coriander mayo, more chilli honey, and curry leaves.
  96. 96Serve onion bhajis with coriander mayo, more chilli honey, and curry leaves.
  97. 97For frying fish, put a little bit of the batter into a squeeze bottle to spritz over the top of the fish.
  98. 98For frying fish, put a little bit of the batter into a squeeze bottle to spritz over the top of the fish.
  99. 99For frying fish, put a little bit of the batter into a squeeze bottle to spritz over the top of the fish.
  100. 100Dry the fish off.
  101. 101Dry the fish off.
  102. 102Dry the fish off.
  103. 103Dip the fish into the seasoned flour.
  104. 104Dip the fish into the seasoned flour.
  105. 105Dip the fish into the seasoned flour.
  106. 106Dip the floured fish into the wet batter.
  107. 107Dip the floured fish into the wet batter.
  108. 108Dip the floured fish into the wet batter.
  109. 109Add a little bit of extra batter for some extra crispiness on top of the fish while frying.
  110. 110Add a little bit of extra batter for some extra crispiness on top of the fish while frying.
  111. 111Add a little bit of extra batter for some extra crispiness on top of the fish while frying.
  112. 112Serve the fish with curry sauce and chilli oil.
  113. 113Serve the fish with curry sauce and chilli oil.
  114. 114Serve the fish with curry sauce and chilli oil.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 500 g Gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 500 g Gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 5 g Onion powder
  • 5 g Onion powder
  • 5 g Onion powder
  • Mace
  • Mace
  • Mace
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 10 g Fine salt
  • 10 g Fine salt
  • 10 g Fine salt
  • Turmeric
  • Turmeric
  • Turmeric
  • 760 g Cold water
  • 760 g Cold water
  • 760 g Cold water
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Chilli
  • 1 Chilli
  • 1 Chilli
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Curry leaves
  • Curry leaves
  • Curry leaves
  • Curry powder
  • Curry powder
  • Curry powder
  • Fish
  • Fish
  • Fish

Equipment

Large mixing bowlWhiskKitchen scaleKnifeCutting boardFrying panDeep fryerTongsGraterSqueeze bottle

Tips

  • The combination of rice, potato, tapioca, maize, and buckwheat starch in the gluten-free flour makes the batter ultra-crispy.
  • Add turmeric to the batter for a nice golden color.
  • For ultra-crispy onion rings, remove the outer layer of the onion rings as it can be tough.
  • Onion rings made with this batter will stay crispy for hours.
  • For onion bhajis, keep the batter nice and light, just enough to bind the mix.
  • For frying fish, spritz a little extra batter over the top for additional crispiness.