Uuru Kakul Thel Dala
Pork Trotter Dry Fry
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Sri Lankan food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent pork trotters, slow-cooked until gelatinous and then dry-fried with a fiery mix of Sri Lankan spices, onions, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. A deeply flavored and collagen-rich dish.
Key ingredients
Pork trotters, red onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaves), chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, salt, coconut oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugars or thickeners. Served without rice or bread.
Say this to the waiter (Sinhala)
ඌරු කකුල් තෙල් දාලා සඳහා, සීනි හෝ ඝණකාරක දාන්න එපා. බත් හෝ පාන් නැතුව දෙන්න.
For Uuru Kakul Thel Dala, please ensure no added sugars or thickeners. Serve without rice or bread.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, ginger, and spices. The slow-cooking process can sometimes introduce minor hidden carbs if broth is used.
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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