Bonchi Mallum
Green Bean Shredded Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Finely shredded or chopped green beans stir-fried with onions, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, and often a generous amount of grated coconut. A light, flavorful, and fiber-rich vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Green beans, grated coconut, onions, garlic, green chilies, turmeric powder, curry leaves, mustard seeds, coconut oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar. Ensure the beans are not overcooked to retain some crispness and minimize carb impact from over-softening.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
බෝංචි මාලුමට සීනි දාන්න එපා. බෝංචි වැඩිපුර තම්බන්නේ නැතිව, ටිකක් හැපෙන ගතියට හදන්න.
For Bonchi Mallum, please confirm no added sugar. Ensure the beans are not overcooked; I'd like them to retain some crispness.
Watch out for
While naturally low carb, restaurant portions can be large, increasing total carbs from green beans and coconut. Hidden sugar in seasoning is a minor risk.
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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