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Frying and lightness:we love tempura

Vegetarian recipe:zucchini tempura

Are you looking for an original idea for a starter or an aperitif with friends? Try this vegetarian cooking recipe! To obtain about fifteen pieces, cut an unpeeled zucchini into 5 mm slices. Drain by placing the salted slices on absorbent paper. In a bowl, beat an egg yolk with 10 cl of ice water or sparkling water, then gradually add 100 g of flour. Season with the spices of your choice:ginger, chilli and paprika, for example, go very well together. Dip each slice of zucchini in this paste, then place them in a frying pan containing very hot oil. Flip so that each side is golden brown. Serve hot or cold, with several well seasoned sauces.

The prawn tempura recipe

Impress your guests with this simple recipe, but which always has its effect! For 4 people, shell a dozen raw prawns. Prepare the tempura batter by whisking an egg yolk with 15 cl of ice water and 100 g of flour. Heat oil in a frying pan, then dip each prawn in the tempura batter before plunging them into the oil. When the dough is golden brown, take the prawns out and drain them. Serve on a green salad, with a spicy sauce.

Chicken curry tempura

What if you gave your cooking an Indian note with this recipe for chicken curry in tempura? For 4 people, cut 4 chicken fillets into regular pieces, then cover everything with chopped spring onions. Sprinkle with curry to boost the dish and drizzle with olive oil for a marinade. Leave to rest for about twenty minutes. Meanwhile, make the tempura batter with 200 g of flour, 65 g of cornstarch and 50 cl of sparkling water. Dip the poultry in this preparation and cook in very hot oil. Arrange by placing the donuts on a slice of pineapple and serve with arugula.