Gohu Ikan
Ternate Raw Fish Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and unique raw fish salad from Ternate, Maluku. Fresh tuna or skipjack tuna is marinated in lime juice and mixed with finely sliced shallots, chili, basil (kemangi), and a light dressing, similar to ceviche.
Key ingredients
Fresh tuna or skipjack tuna, lime juice, shallots, red chili, bird's eye chili, basil (kemangi), salt, cooking oil (for a light drizzle, optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. Confirm fish is fresh and prepared without any added carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Gohu Ikan-nya tolong jangan pakai gula di bumbu sausnya. Dan ikannya disiapkan tanpa tambahan karbo ya.
For Gohu Ikan, please make sure there's no sugar in the dressing. And no added carbs in the fish preparation.
Watch out for
Rarely, some restaurants might add a touch of sugar to balance the lime, or include higher-carb vegetables. Serving with rice/crackers.
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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