Tempura Soba

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed saucepan to 350°F. Also fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Heat the broth in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and keep warm until ready to serve.

Prepare the tempura batter by beating the egg and water in a bowl. Mix well and then slowly mix in the 2 cups flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you don’t want a smooth batter like pancake batter. Instead, you want tiny lumps of flour to remain in the batter.