Issa Badun
Prawn/Shrimp Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Succulent prawns or shrimp dry-fried with a robust mix of Sri Lankan spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves. This preparation typically has minimal sauce, focusing on the spiced prawns.
Key ingredients
Prawns/Shrimp, coconut oil, onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or any flour coating. Request it to be genuinely 'dry fry' without a thick sauce or gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ඉස්සන් බදුන් එකට සීනි හෝ පිටි ආලේප කරන්න එපා. හොඳට වියළි විදියට, සෝස් හෝ ග්රේවි නැතිව හදන්න.
Issa Badun: Please ensure no added sugar or flour coating. I'd like it genuinely dry fried, without thick sauce or gravy.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in marinades or pre-mixed spice blends. Some restaurants might add cornstarch to create a slightly thicker coating or sauce, or include a few pieces of potato.
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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