Bandeng Bakar
Grilled Milkfish
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole milkfish, marinated in a flavorful yellow spice paste (often containing turmeric, garlic, ginger, and candlenut), then expertly grilled until tender and slightly charred. The fish is naturally rich in healthy fats.
Key ingredients
Whole milkfish, turmeric, garlic, ginger, candlenut, salt, white pepper, cooking oil (for marinade and grilling), lime juice.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is used in the marinade or applied as a glaze during grilling. Request it served plain or with a simple sambal (chili sauce) without sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Bandeng bakarnya tanpa gula atau kecap manis di bumbu rendaman atau olesan. Sajikan polos saja, atau sambalnya tanpa gula.
No sugar or kecap manis in the marinade or glaze. Serve plain, or with sambal without sugar.
Watch out for
Kecap manis glaze, sugar in marinade, candlenuts in excessively large quantities (minor risk).
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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