Thalapath Thel Dala
Pan-fried Sailfish/Marlin
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Sri Lankan dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried Sailfish or Marlin steaks, typically seasoned with turmeric, chili powder, and salt, then lightly fried in coconut oil until golden and crispy. This is a simple and naturally keto dish, focusing on the fresh fish flavor.
Key ingredients
Sailfish/Marlin steaks, coconut oil, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breading is used for frying. Request extra virgin coconut oil if available. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
තලපත් තෙල් දාලා එකට පිටි හෝ බ්රෙඩිං යොදන්න එපා. පුළුවන් නම් වර්ජින් පොල් තෙල් වලින් බදින්න. සීනි මැරිනේට් කරලා නැහැ නේද?
For Thalapath Thel Dala, please no flour or breading. Use extra virgin coconut oil if possible. Confirm no sugary marinades.
Watch out for
Potential for flour/batter coating if not specified. Some restaurants might use vegetable oil blends with higher carb additives or sugary seasoning mixes.
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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