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Fried Fish with Lemongrass and Chili
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the lemongrass chili paste or accompanying dipping sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, red snapper) deep-fried until crispy, then coated in a fragrant and spicy sautéed lemongrass and chili paste. Savory with a spicy kick.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fillets, cooking oil, lemongrass, chili, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the lemongrass chili paste or accompanying dipping sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the lemongrass chili paste or dipping sauce. Excessive frying oil content can be high.
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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