Barboúnia Tiganitá (Keto-Style)
Fried Red Mullet (Flourless)
Yes, with a tweak: request that the fish be pan-fried without any flour, breading, or cornstarch. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Greek dishes.
What it is
Fresh red mullet, a highly prized fish in Greece, typically lightly dusted with flour and pan-fried until crispy. For a keto version, it must be explicitly requested to be pan-fried in olive oil without any flour or breading. Served simply with a wedge of lemon.
Key ingredients
Red mullet, olive oil, lemon, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that the fish be pan-fried without any flour, breading, or cornstarch. Confirm it's cooked in olive oil. Omit any starchy sides like potatoes or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Greek)
Μπαρμπούνια Τηγανιτά, παρακαλώ. Τηγανητά χωρίς αλεύρι, πανάρισμα ή κορν φλάουρ, σε ελαιόλαδο. Όχι πατάτες ή ρύζι.
Barboúnia Tiganitá, please. Pan-fried without flour, breading, or cornstarch, in olive oil. No potatoes or rice.
Watch out for
Flour/breading (standard preparation), starchy sides (common accompaniment).
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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