Kakuluwo Badun
Crab Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and spicy dry-fried crab dish, featuring fresh crab cooked with a blend of Sri Lankan spices, curry leaves, onions, and often a touch of coconut milk, reduced to a thick, flavorful coating. No added flour or starches.
Key ingredients
Fresh crab, coconut oil, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, fenugreek, mustard seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, roasted curry powder, black pepper, salt, coconut milk (reduced).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar or flour is added to thicken or sweeten. Request no rice or carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කකුළුවෝ බදුන් එකට සීනි හෝ පිටි දාන්න එපා. බත් හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත අතුරු කෑම දෙන්න එපා.
Kakuluwo Badun: No sugar or flour for thickening/sweetening. Please, no rice or carb sides with this dish.
Watch out for
Possible hidden sugar in spice blends or to balance heat. Restaurant portions of onion/garlic can add up.
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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