Kalamari Maqli (Keto-Modified)
Keto-Fried Calamari with Lemon
Yes, with a tweak: specify the use of almond flour or coconut flour for breading, ensuring no potato starch, wheat flour, or regular breadcrumbs are used. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender calamari rings and tentacles, marinated and then lightly dusted in a seasoned keto-friendly breading (such as almond or coconut flour) before being deep-fried until golden, crispy, and perfectly cooked. Served with fresh lemon wedges.
Key ingredients
Calamari rings and tentacles, almond flour (or coconut flour), egg wash, olive oil (or other high-heat oil for frying), lemon, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika.
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify the use of almond flour or coconut flour for breading, ensuring no potato starch, wheat flour, or regular breadcrumbs are used. Ensure the frying oil is keto-friendly. Omit any sauces with sugar or high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
الكلماري المقلي، من فضلك استخدم طحين اللوز أو جوز الهند للتغطية، وليس طحين القمح أو نشا البطاطس. وتأكد من زيت القلي مناسب للكيتو، وبدون صلصات سكرية أو أطباق جانبية عالية الكربوهيدرات.
For Kalamari Maqli, please use almond or coconut flour for breading, not wheat or potato starch. Ensure keto-friendly oil and no sugary sauces or high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Use of regular wheat flour or potato starch in breading; sugary dipping sauces; cross-contamination with non-keto fried items if cooked in shared fryer oil.
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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