These are tough times and we all need to go easy on ourselves. This is not the time for rigorous food regimes or judgmental health schemes. Right now we all need comfort, care and batter.
Gently coating any food in batter and lovingly baking or frying it seems to put the world to rights for a moment. A little crisp crunch, or buttery flake or puffy melt activates all the . Batter creates the to soothe these troubled times. Here's how to get your fix.
The lower the gluten, the lighter the batter, so keep your batter cold and dry. Source: SBS Food
This dish in Japanese translates to “grilled as you like it”, so adapt any recipe to suit yourself. Source: Justine's Flavours of Fuji
Tasty Korean carrot crêpe rolls will make you feel good now and later. Source: Hardie Grant Books / David Frenkiel
If you’re in a hurry, you can make the batter an hour before and leave it at room temperature (but, just saying, it's not as good). Source: Alan Benson
Any old pancake batter would probably do, but this takes indulgence next-level. A level that involves the fluffiest gluten-free pancakes you'll ever encounter. Climb aboard. Essentially uttapam is an Indian pizza, so get creative with your ingredients and place whatever you like on top. Source: Alan Benson
One bite and you'll be transported to sunnier times. Source: Murdoch Books
Add a beer or two and we're all like, "cares, what cares, never heard of them." Source: Tropical Gourmet
Simple cauliflower becomes a must-have snack when encased in a spiced cider batter. Source: Feast
Keep an eye on this batter when frying. It's a very fine line between golden brown and just plain brown. Source: Parveen's Indian Kitchen
The bubbles in beer provide lift and acidity to a batter, making it lighter and crisper. Source: Andy and Ben Eat Australia, Food Network
