Lemon-Lime Tempura

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Ingredients

  • Lemon-lime tempura
  • 2 organic limes cut crosswise into very thin slices
  • 1 organic lemon cut crosswise into very thin slices (pick seeds out)
  • 50 grams flour (about 6 tbsp)
  • 50 grams corn starch (about 6 tbsp)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8-10 tablespoons sparkling mineral water
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
  • Sunflower oil, for frying
  • Yogurt sauce
  • 1/2 Yogurt
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime- lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place 1/2 cup yogurt into the food processor; add garlic, chopped cilantro, lime-lemon juice you collected when slicing lime and lemon and 2 tsp Sriracha sauce, mix and keep on the side
  2. Slice lime and lemon thinnest as possible, I used the mandolin.
  3. For batter; mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and hot smoked paprika.
  4. Add sparkling mineral water, start with 6-7 tbsp and add one by one after that, it has to look like pancake batter.
  5. Heat oil in large frying pan and fry lime and lemon for 2-3 minutes on each side or till they become crispy.
  6. Take them out and place on the paper towel.
  7. Serve with a yogurt sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

699 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 98.4g 36% DV
Fiber 14.2g 51% DV
Sugar 13.6g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 13213.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2216.3mg 47% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 721.3mcg 80% DV
Vitamin C 157.1mg 100% DV
Calcium 1952.8mg 100% DV
Iron 23mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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