Ngege ya Pilipili
Spicy Tilapia Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole tilapia fish, heavily seasoned with chili and other spices, then deep-fried or pan-fried to a crisp golden finish. Served hot, often with a simple sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Key ingredients
Whole tilapia, cooking oil, red chilies, green chilies, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cilantro, paprika, cumin.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used for frying. Request extra fresh kachumbari (without added sugar) or sautéed greens as a side.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch breading, excessive use of tomatoes/onions in an accompanying 'wet' sauce (request 'dry fry' style or minimal sauce), marinade 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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