Salt and Pepper Calamari (No Batter)
Deep-Fried Calamari with Salt and Pepper (No Batter)
Yes, with a tweak: request the calamari to be deep-fried without any batter, flour, or cornstarch coating. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Singaporean dishes.
What it is
Crispy, tender rings of calamari (squid) seasoned simply with salt and pepper, deep-fried without any starchy batter. A savory and satisfying seafood dish.
Key ingredients
Calamari (squid rings), salt, white pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder (optional), cooking oil for deep-frying (e.g., palm oil).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the calamari to be deep-fried without any batter, flour, or cornstarch coating. It should be seasoned directly and then fried.
Watch out for
The most significant carb risk is the flour or starch-based batter traditionally used for deep-frying. Dipping sauces (e.g., sweet chilli) would also add 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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