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Fried Squid with Fish Sauce Glaze
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit any flour or cornstarch coating on the squid before frying. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Squid pieces lightly fried until tender, then tossed in a pungent, savory, garlicky, and often spicy fish sauce glaze. This dish offers a delicious combination of crispy texture and intense flavor, usually served as an appetizer or with rice.
Key ingredients
Squid, fish sauce, garlic, chili, cooking oil, (often a light flour/cornstarch coating for frying)
How to make it keto
Ask to omit any flour or cornstarch coating on the squid before frying. Request no sugar in the fish sauce glaze. Fried without batter is crucial.
Watch out for
Flour or cornstarch batter on the squid is common. Hidden sugar in the fish sauce glaze.
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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