Karawila Salada
Bitter Gourd Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and tart salad made with thinly sliced raw or lightly blanched bitter gourd, typically mixed with chopped red onions, green chilies, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice and salt. It offers a distinct bitter flavor.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd, red onions, green chilies, lime juice, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar or high-carb dressings. Confirm bitter gourd is raw or lightly blanched, not deep-fried, which is a common preparation but changes the dish significantly.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කරවිල සලාදෙට සීනි හෝ පිෂ්ඨය වැඩි සෝස් වර්ග දාන්න එපා. කරවිල බැදලා නැතිව, අමුවෙන් හෝ පොඩ්ඩක් තම්බලා හදන්න.
Karawila Salada: No added sugar or high-carb dressings. Please ensure the bitter gourd is raw or lightly blanched, not deep-fried.
Watch out for
Potential for deep-frying the bitter gourd (though still keto-friendly in terms of carbs, it alters the dish's nature and macro profile). Hidden sugars in dressings are 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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