Mokli Hout (Poisson Frit Keto)
Keto Fried Fish (Tunisian Style)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour, breading, or semolina for coating the fish. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Tunisian dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole small fish (like mullet or sea bream) or fish fillets seasoned with a blend of Tunisian spices such as cumin, coriander, and paprika, then pan-fried or deep-fried in olive oil until the skin is perfectly crispy and the flesh is tender. Crucially, this keto version omits any flour or breading.
Key ingredients
Whole small fish or fillets, olive oil (or other keto-friendly frying oil), cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, lemon wedges.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour, breading, or semolina for coating the fish. Confirm it is fried in olive oil or another healthy oil (avoiding unhealthy seed oils). Ask for a simple green salad or sautéed vegetables as a side instead of fries or rice.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
السمك المقلي (موكلي حوت) عايزه بدون دقيق أو بقسماط أو سميد. إيه نوع الزيت المستخدم للقلي؟ وممكن سلطة خضرا أو خضار سوتيه بدل البطاطس المقلية أو الرز؟
I need the Mokli Hout without flour, breading, or semolina. Please confirm it's fried in olive oil or another healthy oil. Can I have a green salad or sautéed vegetables instead of fries/rice?
Watch out for
Common use of flour or semolina for breading; unhealthy frying oils; carby side dishes like french fries or rice; usually served with bread.
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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