Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for tempura batter mix
Best swap for tempura batter mix: Rice flour, 1:1; produces very light, crispy coating; mix with cold water.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Tempura Batter Mix?
The best swap for Tempura Batter Mix is Rice Flour, 1:1; produces very light, crispy coating; mix with cold water. Another option is Club Soda Batter, 1 cup flour + 1 cup cold club soda; substitute 1:1 volume of prepared batter. The table below also lists Flour, Cornstarch and Baking Powder, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Rice flour | 1:1; produces very light, crispy coating; mix with cold water |
| Club soda batter | 1 cup flour + 1 cup cold club soda; substitute 1:1 volume of prepared batter |
| Flour, cornstarch and baking powder | 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp baking powder and ice-cold water to a thin batter; 1:1 by volume of prepared batter Diet and health: Contains gluten. |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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