Sri Lankan keto guide
Hostile
177 dishes110 keto as served116 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapts poorly due to the pervasive use of rice and rice-flour staples, requiring significant modification to find suitable options.
Top ingredients
Coconut milk, fish, seafood, chicken, beef, eggs, and a rich array of spices are naturally keto-compatible ingredients.
Danger zones
The primary danger zones are the ubiquitous rice, hoppers, string hoppers, roti, dhal curries, and often potatoes or hidden sugars in vegetable preparations.
Best for
This cuisine is best for very disciplined keto dieters who are willing to completely forego traditional carb bases and meticulously select protein-rich curries, or those cooking at home.
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Maalu Saruwa (Keto Modified)
Clear Spiced Fish Broth with Greens
A light and restorative clear broth made from fish bones or trimmings, subtly spiced with ginger, garlic, gree…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein15 fat250 kcal