Keto Karei no Karaage
Keto Fried Flounder with Low-Carb Coating
Yes, with a tweak: request explicit use of a low-carb flour coating (e.g., almond flour, pork rinds, or a blend) instead of traditional wheat flour or potato starch. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flounder fillets, marinated lightly, then coated in a low-carb flour mixture and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Served with a wedge of lemon.
Key ingredients
Flounder fillets, low-carb flour (e.g., almond flour, pork rind dust), egg, soy sauce (low carb), ginger, garlic, cooking oil (for deep frying), lemon wedge.
How to make it keto
Request explicit use of a low-carb flour coating (e.g., almond flour, pork rinds, or a blend) instead of traditional wheat flour or potato starch.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
カレイの唐揚げは、小麦粉や片栗粉ではなく、低糖質の粉（アーモンド粉など）で衣をお願いします。
For the Karei no Karaage, please use a low-carb flour like almond flour or pork rinds for the coating.
Watch out for
Traditional karaage uses wheat flour or potato starch which is high in carbs. The marinade can also contain sugar.
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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