Keto Kola Kendha (Herbal Broth)
Herbal Keto Broth
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no rice or any starchy thickeners (like rice flour) are used. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A traditional Sri Lankan herbal porridge, fundamentally defined by rice, but modified for keto by strictly omitting all grains. It transforms into a nutritious and aromatic broth, focusing on the medicinal properties of various leafy greens and herbs, simmered in coconut milk with traditional Sri Lankan spices.
Key ingredients
Assorted fresh leafy greens (e.g., gotukola, mukunuwenna, hathawariya), fresh grated full-fat coconut milk, ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, salt, black pepper, water.
How to make it keto
Ensure no rice or any starchy thickeners (like rice flour) are used. Confirm no high-carb root vegetables are added. Request extra full-fat coconut milk for higher fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කීටෝ කොළ කැඳ සඳහා, බත්, පිෂ්ඨය සහිත ඝණකාරක හෝ පිෂ්ඨය සහිත අල වර්ග දාන්න එපා. මේද සහිත පොල් කිරි ටිකක් වැඩියෙන් දෙන්න.
For Keto Kola Kendha, please no rice, starchy thickeners, or high-carb root vegetables. Request extra full-fat coconut milk.
Watch out for
Restaurant might add hidden sugars to the coconut milk or use pre-made broths with starches. Risk of adding rice or rice flour as a thickener without explicit instruction. Some herbs can have trace carbs.
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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