Issa Roast
Prawn Roast
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Large prawns marinated in a spicy blend of Sri Lankan spices, cooked slowly in a rich, thick gravy made with coconut milk, onions, tomatoes, and various aromatics, until the gravy almost coats the prawns.
Key ingredients
Large prawns, coconut oil, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, rampe, roasted curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coconut milk.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Confirm no flour or cornstarch used to thicken the gravy.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ඉස්සන් රෝස්ට් එකට සීනි දාන්න එපා. ග්රේවි එක උකු කරන්න පිටි හෝ කොන්ෆ්ලවර් දාන්නේ නැතිව හදන්න.
Issa Roast: No added sugar, please. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the gravy.
Watch out for
Tomatoes and onions contribute carbs in quantity. Possible hidden sugar for sweetness or balance.
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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