Gorgonzola Stuffed Date Tempura Poppers Recipe

Name: Gorgonzola Stuffed Date Tempura Poppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10-12 pitted Dates, bite sized; 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 cup All purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder (or to taste); 1 teaspoon Sesame oil; 1 egg yolk; 1 1/4 cups ice cold water; 4-5 cups Oil for deep frying (any one of peanut, canola, vegetable or grapeseed oils)

Servings: persons

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["Stuff the Dates with Gorgonzola cheese (alternatively you can use Bleu Cheese or Feta or Goat cheese)
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If your Dates are too big, cut into half for smaller bites.", "Heat oil (about 3 inches high) in a wide saucepan. Oil temperature should be around 325 degrees Fahrenheit for crispy tempura.", "In the meantime in a large bowl add flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, sesame oil and whisk well.", "In a separate bowl whisk the egg yolk and add 1 1/4 cup of ice water to it. Add this liquid to dry ingredients and mix lightly (chop sticks are the best. If not, use a fork).Do not over mix, let the batter remain lumpy.", "Dip the Dates in the batter and fry them 4-5 at a time till golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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Serve immediately with tempura dipping sauce."]

1098

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10-12 pitted Dates, bite sized, 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, 1 cup All purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Baking powder, and more.

Yes, Gorgonzola Stuffed Date Tempura Poppers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Gorgonzola Stuffed Date Tempura Poppers

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Variations & substitutions

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