Pan-fried Seer Fish Steaks (Keto Modified)
Pan-fried Seer Fish Steaks (without breading)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Thick cuts of seer fish (king mackerel) marinated in a simple blend of turmeric, chili powder, and salt, then pan-fried to perfection in coconut oil until golden and flaky. Served without any flour-based coating.
Key ingredients
Seer fish steaks, coconut oil, turmeric powder, red chili powder, black pepper, salt, lime juice.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, request no flour, cornstarch, or breading. Ensure it's pan-fried in oil only.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
සීර් ෆිෂ් ස්ටීක්ස් එකට පිටි, කෝන්ෆ්ලවර් හෝ බ්රෙඩිං දාන්න එපා. තෙලෙන් විතරක් බැදලා දෙන්න.
For the Seer Fish Steaks, please ensure no flour, cornstarch, or breading. Pan-fry it in oil only.
Watch out for
Potential use of flour/starch for crispiness if not explicitly requested otherwise. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the marinade.
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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