Keto Cumi Goreng (Almond Flour Coated)
Almond Flour Coated Calamari Fritters
Yes, with a tweak: request the squid be coated in almond flour or a similar keto-friendly flour substitute instead of wheat flour. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Crispy calamari fritters made with a low-carb coating, typically almond flour, seasoned and deep-fried until golden. Served with a keto-friendly dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Squid rings, almond flour, egg, spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder), cooking oil (for frying), lemon wedges.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the squid be coated in almond flour or a similar keto-friendly flour substitute instead of wheat flour. Ensure the dipping sauce is sugar-free (e.g., fresh sambal matah without sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Keto Cumi Goreng-nya mohon digoreng dengan baluran tepung almond, bukan tepung terigu. Saus cocolannya juga tanpa gula, seperti sambal matah tanpa gula.
For the Keto Cumi Goreng, please coat with almond flour, not wheat flour. And the dipping sauce must be sugar-free, like sambal matah without sugar.
Watch out for
Traditional 'Cumi Goreng Tepung' uses wheat flour, making it very high carb. Dipping sauces are often sweetened. Cross-contamination with gluten in shared fryers can be a concern for strict keto.
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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