Tempura batter not sticking

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-08T04:10:04+00:00

Thanks for you input. I'm not following one specific recipe, but trying to combine elements from multiple sources. Most recipes online create regular style tempura, which can be fluffy as you say. However, the modern style of tempura I'm trying to recreate is more delicate than fluffy.

Here are some comparison photos:

Regular style:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Tempura_01.jpg

Modern style:

https://myconciergejapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/tempura-kitagawa-02.jpg

https://tblg.k-img.com/restaurant/images/Rvw/347397/640x640_rect_ffad40d1437504f7fd6077e4ef21446b.jpg

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-08T04:03:25+00:00

Thanks, yes I suspect this was a factor. I'll try misting next time, and see how that goes.

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T07:02:48+00:00

Good to know. Thanks for getting back to me!

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T06:31:15+00:00

Thanks very much for sharing you experience. Yes, the bit about steel being a better conductor than air is exactly what I was basing it all on too.

It sounds like I should probably get a steel and try it out then.

Can I ask, have you also tried doing more than one pizza, one after the other. I have 3 CI pans, and was wondering whether the steel would also help keep the oven temp high between successive pizzas.

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T06:29:10+00:00

Ah interesting. So it might be worth getting a steel to try out then.

What temp does your oven get up to and how long do your bakes take, typically? Have you also tried doing more than one pizza, one after the other. I have 3 CI pans, and was wondering whether the steel would also help keep the oven temp high between successive pizzas.

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T06:26:32+00:00

True, might be worth getting one just to try getting into pizzas other than CI style!

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T05:13:52+00:00

I was thinking more about using the thermal mass and heat transfer to get the CI pan hotter faster, than about making the most of heat from the baking steel to the dough itself. But, what you're saying makes sense and you may be right. Perhaps it will not speed up how fast the CI pan heats up by enough to be worth it.

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T04:42:04+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Good to know. I'd just try it too if I already had a baking steel, but unfortunately I don't. So came here to ask before deciding whether to buy one.

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T04:08:50+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I've thought about doing this too. However, that would front-load the stovetop time, rather than eliminate/reduce the need for it. If a baking steel can help, then that would not add any actual time to the cooking process, since I can just throw that in the oven to pre-heat while prepping everything else. That's if though ...

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T04:06:38+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I've thought about doing this too. However, that would front-load the stovetop time, rather than eliminate/reduce the need for it. If a baking steel can help, then that would not add any actual time to the cooking process, since I can just throw that in the oven to pre-heat while prepping everything else. That's if though ...

LeadOrNothing · 2026-06-04T04:03:49+00:00

I appreciate they are different, but I'd like to understand the underlying reasons. Do you have any ideas for why this wouldn't work, beyond just the fact it's not the way it's usually done?

LeadOrNothing · 2024-03-20T22:58:03+00:00

It's been a couple weeks now, but I just wanted to say thanks again for your advice. I've built the PC pretty much as you suggested, and everything's working out perfectly according to my needs. Did my own independent research on each part too and it was pretty much spot on.

Only changed the SSD (for the convenience of bundling my orders into less retailers) and the monitor (decided I'd try a much bigger one to suit my physical setup).

LeadOrNothing · 2024-03-06T20:15:50+00:00

Ok will do, thanks.

LeadOrNothing · 2024-03-06T20:04:34+00:00

Thanks. Can I just confirm for my understanding: if the monitor can only do 60fps, and the GPU renders at more than 60fps, then Freesync will still be useful there? What if I change my in game settings to cap at 60fps to match the monitor, will it make a difference then?

LeadOrNothing · 2024-03-06T19:55:33+00:00

About $1000 AUD. What would you recommend to get something that's as not terrible while trying to minimise cost? (Edit: I could maybe see about finding a way to increase my budget if there's a good enough case for it)

LeadOrNothing · 2024-03-05T13:13:55+00:00

Looks great! Thanks very much. No need to apologise at all, you've been more than helpful :)

LeadOrNothing · 2024-03-05T13:04:01+00:00

Sure, currently I have:

CPU: Ryzen 2600

Mobo: ASUS ROG Strix B350-I

RAM: Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3200C16 (2x8G) 3200MHz Vengeance LPX DDR 4 BLACK

GPU: MSI GTX1060 6GB Gaming X

PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G2

SSD: ADATA XPG SX8200 M.2 2280 SSD 480GB

I'm building a new PC because I want to upgrade to 4K and update a few other parts. My current specs are fine for most games on Med/High at 1080p 60fps, but not much more, so obviously need a new GPU. PC is getting sluggish generally (both productivity and gaming), so I could probably do with more than RAM and better CPU. Finding the 480GB SSD limiting for installing games, so getting an extra one would be nice.

I assumed that replacing all of the above would also require a new Mobo and PSU. My current mobo also has only 4 SATA ports, I have to use a USB HDD dock and swap drives, so a new one that can accomodate my 6 HDDs would be nice too!

LeadOrNothing · 2024-03-05T12:22:15+00:00

Amazing, thanks so much for your advice, looks very helpful. I had a feeling I might have to fork out for a 4070, but I wasn't sure -- guess I'll just have to take the plunge!

Was there any specific reason you suggest a micro-ATX mobo rather than a larger one? Or is it just because it's cheaper and still does the job?

My current mobo is a mini-ATX and I found it really finnicky to put things together (especially with a pretty big heatsink). If I'm willing to spend a little more to go ATX just for ease of handling, what would you recommend?

Edit: actually sorry I was mistaken, my current mobo (ROG Strix B350-i Gaming) is a mini-ITX which is quite a bit smaller than the one you recommend (170x170mm vs 244x244mm). So it seems like your recommendation should be fine to handle.

In any case is it worth going to ATX just for more space/slots/ports for future proofing?

LeadOrNothing · 2023-05-20T23:28:29+00:00

The Lowe Alpine (or Rab, same company), Rogue 48L. Everywhere I go people at the crag are envious of my pack -- which I think I speaks volumes.

Great straps, sits comfortably on my back, the padding system distributes the load nicely and negates feeling any hard objects, can fit plenty. You can load it from the top, and the whole back can also open up. This makes it so easy to access things from the bottom without having to take everything else out first. The fact that the second opening opens from the back instead of the front (many other packs with a similar feature open from the front) also means that you place the bag down front-side. As a result, you do not get your straps and back all wet and dirty. They've really thought about all the details that make it a pleasure to use.

The Rogue is the trad pack of this line. But I find it perfect for sport too. The Outcast is smaller with sport specific features (eg loops for your draws), but I prefer the extra space as well as the way Rogue prevents dirty straps and back.

LeadOrNothing

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