Cumi Hitam
Squid in Black Ink Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Fresh squid cooked in its own natural black ink, creating a unique savory and slightly briny sauce. The dish typically features simple seasonings like shallots, garlic, and chilies, making it inherently keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Whole squid (with ink sacs), shallots, garlic, red chilies, green chilies, ginger, salt, pepper, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added. Request no starchy thickeners. Confirm the ink is natural squid ink, not an artificial sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Cumi Hitam-nya tanpa gula tambahan dan pengental tepung, ya. Mohon konfirmasi pakai tinta cumi alami, bukan saus buatan?
Cumi Hitam: no added sugar or starchy thickeners, please. Confirm natural squid ink, not artificial sauce?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar; thickeners (rare).
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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