Maalu Beduma
Spicy Deep-Fried Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Fresh fish (e.g., Tuna, Mackerel, or Whitefish) marinated in a blend of turmeric, chili powder, salt, and sometimes lime, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Served as a main protein or side.
Key ingredients
Fish, turmeric, chili powder, salt, lime
Optional tweaks
Ask for the fish to be pan-seared or fried without any flour or breading.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
පිටි නැතුව මාළු බැදලා දෙන්න.
Please prepare the Maalu Beduma without any flour or breading.
Watch out for
Restaurants often use rice flour or cornstarch for a crispy coating.
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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