Kalamari Tiganito (No Flour)
Fried Calamari (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour, no cornstarch, and no breading or batter of any kind. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Cypriot dishes.
What it is
Fresh calamari rings and tentacles, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-fried or deep-fried without any coating, until tender. Served with lemon wedges.
Key ingredients
Calamari, olive oil (or other frying oil), salt, black pepper, lemon (for serving).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no flour, no cornstarch, and no breading or batter of any kind. Ask if they can pan-fry it in olive oil instead of deep-frying in potentially unhealthy oils.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Για το Καλαμάρι Τηγανητό, παρακαλώ χωρίς αλεύρι, κορν φλάουρ ή κουρκούτι. Μπορείτε να το τηγανίσετε σε ελαιόλαδο, αντί για βαθύ τηγάνισμα;
For the Kalamari Tiganito, please no flour, cornstarch, or breading. Can you pan-fry it in olive oil instead of deep-frying?
Watch out for
Flour or breading (primary risk), cornstarch (if used for crispiness).
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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