Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    egg -- slightly beaten
   1      cup           liquid -- * see note
   1      cup           all-purpose flour
   5      cups          veggies

Preparation:

* can be ice water, cold milk, cold beer, etc. Stir egg and liquid of choice together and add flour all at once. Whisk until smooth. Rinse veggies under cold water, drain well and pat dry with towels. In heavy saucepan or deep-fryer, heat oil or shortening to 375F. Dip veggies in and out of batter a few times and coat well. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or til golden brown. Drain on paper towels or brown paper. You can keep these for a short time in a 300F oven without the coating softening