Maalu Saruwa (Keto Modified)
Clear Spiced Fish Broth with Greens
Yes, with a tweak: no added high-carb vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes, pumpkin). About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
A light and restorative clear broth made from fish bones or trimmings, subtly spiced with ginger, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, and a hint of turmeric. Modified to ensure no high-carb vegetables are included, and served as a nourishing, low-carb soup.
Key ingredients
Fish bones/trimmings, water, ginger, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, black pepper, salt, lime juice, coconut oil (for tempering spices).
How to make it keto
Crucially, no added high-carb vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes, pumpkin). If any greens are included, they must be low-carb (e.g., a minimal amount of spinach).
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
කැරට්, අල, වට්ටක්කා වගේ අධික කාබෝහයිඩ්රේට් එළවළු දාන්න එපා. කොළ එළවළු දානවා නම් අඩු කාබෝහයිඩ්රේට් ඒවා පමණක් යොදන්න.
Please ensure no high-carb vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or pumpkin are added. Only low-carb greens, if any.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars or starches in restaurant-prepared broths. Unintended addition of higher-carb vegetables.
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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