Grilled Thalapath Maalu
Grilled Seer Fish Steak with Spices
Yes, with a tweak: ensure fish is grilled or pan-seared with oil, not battered or deep-fried. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A thick steak of fresh seer fish (king mackerel) marinated in a simple blend of Sri Lankan spices (turmeric, chili powder, black pepper, garlic, ginger) and then grilled to perfection. Served plain to highlight the fish.
Key ingredients
Seer fish steak, coconut oil, turmeric powder, chili powder, black pepper, garlic paste, ginger paste, lime juice, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure fish is grilled or pan-seared with oil, not battered or deep-fried. Confirm no sugar in the marinade. Request no high-carb side dishes (e.g., rice, roti).
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ග්රිල්ඩ් තලපත් මාළු බටර් හෝ ගැඹුරු තෙලේ බැදීමෙන් තොරව, තෙල් දමා ග්රිල් කරන්න. මැරිනේඩ් එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. බත් හෝ රොටී අවශ්ය නෑ.
For Grilled Thalapath Maalu, please ensure it's grilled with oil, not battered. No sugar in the marinade. No rice or roti as side dishes.
Watch out for
Marinades sometimes contain sugar. Confirm no added flour/batter for grilling or frying.
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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