soda water – don’t over-whisk as this will make the batter tough.
fill a pan no more than 1/3 full with oil and heat to 180c or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds.
dip 4 or 5 broccoli spears into the batter, coat fully and gently lower into the oil. fry for 4-5 minutes or until really crisp, then drain on kitchen paper and season with sea salt. keep warm in a low oven while you fry the rest. serve with the dipping sauce. 