Cakalang Rica-Rica
Spicy Skipjack Tuna
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, kecap manis, or tomato sauce (sometimes used to mellow the spice or add body in restaurant versions) in the 'rica-rica' paste. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A signature dish from Manado, featuring flaky skipjack tuna (often smoked or pan-fried) generously coated in a fiery, aromatic 'rica-rica' spice paste made from a medley of chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and kaffir lime.
Key ingredients
Skipjack tuna (smoked or fresh), bird's eye chilies, red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar, kecap manis, or tomato sauce (sometimes used to mellow the spice or add body in restaurant versions) in the 'rica-rica' paste.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Bumbu rica-ricanya tanpa gula, kecap manis, dan tanpa saus tomat ya.
Please no sugar, kecap manis, or tomato sauce in the rica-rica paste.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in spice paste, excessive use of tomatoes (if added).
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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