Ambul Thiyal Maalu Beduma
Sri Lankan Dry Sour Fish Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A unique preparation where chunks of firm fish are marinated and then dry-fried with the distinctive sourness of Goraka (Malabar Tamarind), black pepper, and other spices, resulting in a rich, tangy, and dry dish with intense flavor.
Key ingredients
Firm fish (e.g., tuna, mackerel), Goraka (Malabar tamarind), black pepper, chili powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, cooking oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is used in the marinade or cooking process. Focus on a dry preparation without heavy sauce or added carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
අඹුල් තියල් මාළු බැදුම සීනි නැතුව, වියළි විදියට, සෝස් වැඩිය නැතුව හදන්න. පිෂ්ඨය සහිත එළවලු දාන්න එපා.
Please make the Ambul Thiyal Maalu Beduma without sugar, dry, with no heavy sauce or starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades, excessive onion in the dry fry, starchy flour used for extra crispness.
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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