Samaki Fry
Fried Whole Fish (Tilapia)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no flour or breading is used to coat the fish. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Kenyan dishes.
What it is
A whole Tilapia fish, often sourced from Lake Victoria, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Typically served with lemon wedges.
Key ingredients
Whole Tilapia fish, cooking oil (for deep frying), salt, black pepper, lemon.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Confirm no flour or breading is used to coat the fish. Request pan-fried in oil if deep-frying involves breading. Ensure no high-carb sides are served.
Watch out for
Flour/breading coating on the fish, high-carb side dishes like ugali or chips.
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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