Dovlecei Prăjiți
Keto Fried Zucchini Fritters (No Flour/Breadcrumbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request that no wheat flour or breadcrumbs are used for the coating. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Romanian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Flavorful zucchini fritters prepared with a keto-friendly binding and coating (e.g., almond flour, parmesan, egg), pan-fried until golden brown, typically seasoned with garlic and fresh dill. A popular summer dish.
Key ingredients
Zucchini, eggs, almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, fresh dill, garlic, frying oil (e.g., sunflower or olive oil), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request that no wheat flour or breadcrumbs are used for the coating. Ensure only keto-friendly alternatives (almond flour, parmesan) are used. Specify frying in suitable oil/lard.
Say this to the waiter (Romanian)
Dovlecei Prăjiți, vă rog, dar fără făină de grâu sau pesmet. Doar cu o panadă keto, de exemplu cu făină de migdale sau parmezan, și prăjiți în grăsime potrivită.
Dovlecei Prăjiți, please. No wheat flour/breadcrumbs. Keto coating (almond flour/parmesan only), fried in suitable fat.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes use wheat flour and/or breadcrumbs for coating. Hidden fillers if pre-made mixes are used.
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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