The combination of a light, crispy batter and perfectly deep-fried bites of shrimp, potato, and other veggies makes tempura a crave ... you can use vegetable or fish stock in its place.

"For a classic, crunchy bite, a flour and panko dredge is ... Rice flour is a popular pick, and can be used in Japanese Tempura or Vietnamese fried fish, according to Maricel Gentile.