Barbouni Tiganito (No Flour)
Pan-Fried Red Mullet (No Flour)
Yes, with a tweak: crucially request no flour or breading on the fish. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
Fresh red mullet, traditionally pan-fried until crispy. Modified to be cooked without any flour or breading, emphasizing its natural flavor.
Key ingredients
Red mullet, olive oil (or frying oil), lemon wedges, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially request no flour or breading on the fish. Confirm only olive oil or a keto-friendly oil is used for frying.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Το Μπαρμπούνι Τηγανητό χωρίς αλεύρι. Και να τηγανιστεί μόνο σε ελαιόλαδο ή άλλο keto-friendly λάδι.
Barbouni Tiganito, no flour or breading please. Confirm it's fried only in olive oil or a keto-friendly oil.
Watch out for
Flour/breading, sometimes served with high-carb sides not mentioned in the description.
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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