Belut Masak Cabai Hijau
Eel Cooked with Green Chili
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the green chili sauce. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Freshwater eel pieces cooked in a vibrant green chili sauce (sambal ijo) with shallots, garlic, and tomatoes. The sauce is spicy and savory, a popular Padang-style preparation.
Key ingredients
Eel, green chilies, green tomatoes, shallots, garlic, cooking oil, salt, pepper, kaffir lime leaves.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the green chili sauce. Request it to be cooked 'tanpa gula' (without sugar) and served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Belut Masak Cabai Hijaunya, tolong dimasak tanpa gula di sausnya, ya. Dan tanpa nasi.
Belut Masak Cabai Hijau, please. Cooked without sugar in the sauce, and served without rice.
Watch out for
Green chili sauces can sometimes have a touch of sugar for flavor balance. Always specify 'no sugar'.
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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