Hamsi Tava (Unsuz)
Pan-Fried Anchovies (Unfloured)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or cornmeal is used for dredging. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Fresh Black Sea anchovies, cleaned and pan-fried until crispy. Traditionally coated in cornmeal, but for keto, they are cooked plain without any flour.
Key ingredients
Fresh anchovies (Hamsi), Olive oil/Sunflower oil for frying, Salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no flour or cornmeal is used for dredging. Request plain pan-fried.
Watch out for
Flour/cornmeal coating is standard; explicit request to omit is necessary.
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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