Keto Issa Maalu Pothu Stir-fry
Keto Prawn and Capsicum Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, no tomato ketchup, and no soy sauce (or ensure tamari/keto-friendly soy alternative). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Juicy prawns stir-fried with colorful bell peppers (capsicum), onions, garlic, ginger, and a light blend of Sri Lankan spices. Modified to be low-carb by omitting sugary sauces and starchy ingredients.
Key ingredients
Prawns, bell peppers (capsicum), onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, black pepper, coconut oil, lime juice.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar, no tomato ketchup, and no soy sauce (or ensure tamari/keto-friendly soy alternative). Omit any cornstarch or other thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කීටෝ ඉස්සෝ මාළු පොතු ස්ටර්-ෆ්රයි එකට සීනි, තක්කාලි සෝස්, සෝයා සෝස්, සහ කිසිම උකු කරන ද්රව්යයක් දාන්න එපා.
For Keto Issa Maalu Pothu Stir-fry, please no sugar, no tomato ketchup, no soy sauce, and no cornstarch or other thickeners.
Watch out for
Bell peppers and onions contribute carbs. High risk of added sugars in sauces (sweet chili, tomato ketchup) and soy sauce (if used for seasoning). Starchy thickeners.
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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