Amu Miris Mallum
Green Chili Mallum
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A fiery and fresh 'mallum' (lightly cooked salad) made primarily from chopped green chilies, scraped coconut, red onion, and lime juice. It's a very spicy side dish that provides a flavorful low-carb kick.
Key ingredients
Green chilies, scraped fresh coconut, red onions (minimal), lime juice, salt, a pinch of turmeric (optional).
Optional tweaks
Request minimal red onion to keep carb count low. Ensure no sugar is added. This dish is inherently simple and generally keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
අමු මිරිස් මැල්ලුමට රතු ළුෑණු අඩු කර, සීනි දාන්න එපා.
For Amu Miris Mallum, please minimal red onion and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Excessive red onion, natural carbs in green chilies (mild).
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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