Bandeng Presto Goreng
Fried Pressure-Cooked Milkfish
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Milkfish (bandeng), pressure-cooked until its fine bones become edible, then typically deep-fried until crispy. Served with sambal.
Key ingredients
Milkfish, cooking oil (for frying), turmeric, garlic, ginger, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour coating is used for frying. Served with keto-friendly sambal (no sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Mohon ikan bandengnya digoreng tanpa baluran tepung. Sambalnya tanpa gula ya.
Please ensure the fish is fried without any flour coating. And the sambal must be sugar-free.
Watch out for
Potential flour coating if not specified. Hidden sugar in sambal.
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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