Choufleur Makli
Fried Cauliflower (without flour batter)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure NO flour, breadcrumbs, or any carb-heavy batter is used. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular Algerian side dish featuring cauliflower florets that are par-boiled until tender-crisp, then pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and slightly caramelized. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes cumin. The keto modification ensures no flour-based batter is used for frying.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, olive oil (or other frying oil), eggs (optional, for light coating), salt, black pepper, cumin (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure NO flour, breadcrumbs, or any carb-heavy batter is used. Request it to be fried in pure olive oil or another keto-friendly oil. Confirm no starchy sauce or garnish.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
قرنبيط مقلي، لو سمحت تأكدوا بدون طحين أو بقسماط أو أي تغليف نشوي. واقليه بزيت الزيتون. وبدون صلصة أو زينة نشوية.
For the Choufleur Makli, please ensure no flour, breadcrumbs, or carb batter is used. Fry it in olive oil. No starchy sauce or garnish, please.
Watch out for
Primary risk is a flour-based batter. Also, deep-frying in unhealthy industrial seed oils, or serving with a carb-heavy sauce.
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.
More on the Algerian menuAll 180 Algerian dishes ›
