Kalamar Maqli (Unbreaded)
Fried Calamari (Unbreaded)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request the calamari to be fried *without any breading or flour*. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh calamari rings and tentacles, seasoned and deep-fried without any breading or flour, served hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Key ingredients
Calamari, olive oil or vegetable oil for frying, lemon, salt, black pepper, mild spices (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request the calamari to be fried *without any breading or flour*. Confirm no sugary marinades are used. Request dipping sauces to be simple lemon-olive oil or plain tahini (check for added sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
لـ Kalamar Maqli، من فضلك اقليه بدون أي بقسماط أو طحين. وتأكدوا لي إنه ما فيه تتبيلة سكرية. للصوص، هل يمكن زيت وليمون أو طحينة سادة بدون سكر؟
For Kalamar Maqli, fry without breading or flour. No sugary marinades. Dipping: lemon-oil or plain tahini (no sugar)?
Watch out for
Standard preparation uses flour or breading; hidden sugars in dipping sauces; potential for cross-contamination with breaded items if fried in the same oil.
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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