قرنبيط مقلي (بدون دقيق)
Fried Cauliflower (No Flour Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no flour, breading, or batter. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Florets of cauliflower lightly pan-fried or deep-fried until tender-crisp and golden, seasoned simply with salt and often a touch of cumin. A common vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower florets, cooking oil (e.g., sunflower or corn oil), salt, cumin, garlic powder (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request absolutely no flour, breading, or batter. It must be simply fried plain. Confirm the oil used is not a high-carb blend.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
القرنبيط المقلي عايزه بدون دقيق، بقسماط، أو أي عجينة. بس مقلي سادة. إيه الزيت اللي بتستخدموه للقلي؟
I need the قرنبيط مقلي absolutely without any flour, breading, or batter. Just plain fried. What oil do you use for frying?
Watch out for
The most common preparation uses a flour and egg batter, which is high in carbs. Ensure no hidden high-carb spices or sauces are added after frying.
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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