Go Back
My PCOS Kitchen - Keto Tempura - These delicious crispy and flaky tempura pieces remind me of the real Japanese alternative. Perfect with some sauce or cooked in some hot sauce! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low Carb, Sugar-free, Wheat-free
Print Pin
5 from 12 votes

Keto Tempura

A crispy and light-tasting tempura that's perfect for those following a keto diet, made with whey protein isolate.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword keto tempura recipe, tempura recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 196kcal
Author Mira

Ingredients

  • 3 slices zucchini
  • ⅛ red bell pepper
  • 1 large mushroom
  • 2 sticks asparagus
  • 2 slices lotus root
  • 50 g broccoli
  • 4 shrimps deveined, peeled
  • oil for frying lard, tallow, coconut oil

Tempura Batter

  • 6 tbsp whey protein isolate
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp guar gum or xanthan gum
  • ½ tsp dashi or granulated chicken/beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sparkling water

Instructions

  • Slice and cut the veggies the way you want.
  • Heat the oil between 160-170C or 320-340F.
  • Add the tempura batter to a bowl and whisk vigorously for a good minute *important* this will ensure there are no more 'flour' bumps.  The batter should be a light creamy yellow.
    My PCOS Kitchen - Keto Tempura - These delicious crispy and flaky tempura pieces remind me of the real Japanese alternative. Perfect with some sauce or cooked in some hot sauce! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low Carb, Sugar-free, Wheat-free
  • Dip your veggies and shrimps inside the batter, coat nicely and fry in the preheated oil on both sides until cooked through and the batter is golden brown. Transfer to a grill or some kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil.
    *If you let the batter sit for a while, make sure to whisk it back together for 20 seconds or so to ensure perfect consistency in you tempura every time.

Notes

Whey Protein Isolate has less carbs than normal whey protein so try that use that :)
  • I recommend eating these the same day if you're just going to eat them as is or with some dipping sauce.  However, if you coat the tempura in some sauce like sweet chili or anything like that, they'll be good in the fridge for a couple of days.