Gulai Ikan
Fish Curry in Coconut Milk (No Rice)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic Indonesian curry featuring fish cooked in a thick, spicy, and creamy sauce made from coconut milk and a complex spice paste (bumbu gulai) with turmeric, chili, ginger, galangal, and lemongrass.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., snapper, mackerel), coconut milk, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, turmeric, red chili, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind paste (small amount), cooking oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
Request no rice. Confirm no significant sugar is added to the gulai paste (usually very minimal or none).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Gulai Ikannya tanpa nasi. Bisa konfirmasi tidak ada gula di bumbu gulainya?
Gulai Ikan, no rice please. Can you confirm no significant sugar is added to the gulai paste?
Watch out for
Low. Some pre-made gulai pastes might contain sugar. Tamarind paste adds a very small amount of carbs.
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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