Tempura Prawns
- Recipe Ratio: 1.8:1
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 4 minutes
- Recipe makes 1 portion
This ketogenic diet recipe provides approximately:
| Nutritional content | Quantity | |
| Fat | 26.2g | 20g LCT |
| 6.2g MCT | ||
| Protein | 12.2g | |
| Carbohydrate | 2.5g | |
| Energy (calories) | 295kcal | |
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Vegetable oil* for deep fat fryer | As per manufacturer's instructions |
| Eggs, beaten | 15g |
| MCTprocal® | 10g |
| Garlic purée e.g. Gia | 1g |
| Thai 7 spice e.g. Schwartz | 1g |
| King prawns, cooked | 55g |
| Mayonnaise, full fat e.g. Hellman's | 10g |
*approximately 10g oil absorbed in cooking process and factored into nutritional content
Keto Tempura Prawns Recipe
Method:
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- Pre- heat deep fat fryer to 170˚C.
- In a bowl mix together, the egg and MCTprocal® and add the garlic puree and Thai 7 spice to make a batter.
- Add prawns to the batter, ensure they are well covered and all batter is used.
- Using tongs place each prawn into the deep fat fryer individually, they will
sink to the bottom of fryer and gradually rise during cooking. - Cook for 2 minutes, turn each over and cook for a further 90 seconds.
- Remove prawns from the fryer whilst gently shaking excess oil.
- Serve with mayonnaise.
Serving suggestion
- A lovely accompaniment to mooli noodles (see recipe)
To download the Tempura Prawns recipe card click here.
MCTprocal® are foods for special medical purposes and must be used under medical supervision.
This recipe has been specifically designed for use in a ketogenic diet.
Refer to labels for allergen and other product information.
Always check with your dietitian what is suitable for you.