Bbc Tempura Scallops And Asparagus With Ponzu Dressing Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Bbc Tempura Scallops And Asparagus With Ponzu Dressing Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 40%. At 912mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Bbc Tempura Scallops And Asparagus With Ponzu Dressing Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 202 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 233
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 912mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 11g
Calcium: 80mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 319mg Vitamin A: 33mcg
Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 100ml/3½fl oz mirin (rice wine)
  • 75ml/2½fl oz dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 x 13cm/5in strip kombu (dried seaweed)
  • 2 tbsp ponzu (japanese citrus-based sauce), if non-available use fresh lemon juice, plus 1-2 tsp extra to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for garnish
  • 1 spring onion (green part only), finely sliced
  • Pinch dried chilli flakes (optional)
  • 240g/9oz bundle asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 200-250g/7-9oz roe-less queen scallops (or 18 medium roe-less scallops), thawed if frozen
  • Sunflower oil, for deep frying (roughly 1 litre/1¾ pints)
  • 100g/3½oz cornflour
  • 100g/3½oz self-raising flour
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 large free-range egg, yolk only
  • 200ml/7fl oz chilled sparkling water

Instructions

Visit Bbc's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)