Belut Goreng
Fried Eel
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Crispy fried freshwater eel, typically seasoned with garlic, turmeric, and salt. It's often served with sambal and raw vegetables. Naturally high in fat and protein.
Key ingredients
Freshwater eel, garlic, turmeric, salt, vegetable oil (for frying).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour coating is used (which is rare for authentic Belut Goreng but worth confirming). Ask for no rice or sweet dipping sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Belut Goreng ini, tolong jangan pakai tepung. Tanpa nasi dan saus cocolan manis.
For Belut Goreng, please no flour coating. No rice and no sweet dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Possible flour coating if not specified, sweet dipping sauces, accompanying rice.
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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