Mahi Fry
Pan-Fried Spiced Fish
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or breading on the fish. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Afghan dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish, typically whole or in fillets, seasoned generously with a blend of Afghan spices, then pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy and golden. It’s a simple yet flavorful preparation, often served with a squeeze of lemon.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fillets (e.g., trout, seabass), lemon, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, cooking oil/ghee for frying.
How to make it keto
Request no flour or breading on the fish. Confirm it's fried in keto-friendly oil (e.g., vegetable oil, ghee) and not coated in high-carb ingredients. Ask for no rice or bread on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Dari)
ماهی فرای را بدون آرد یا پوشش نان میخواهم. لطفاً تایید کنید که در روغن مناسب سرخ شده و پوشش پرکاربوهیدرات ندارد. برنج یا نان کنارش نباشد.
For Mahi Fry, no flour or breading, please. Confirm it's fried in oil without high-carb coating. No rice or bread on the side.
Watch out for
Often coated in flour or semolina before frying. Marinades might contain sugar. Frying oil quality can vary in restaurants.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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