Gulai Kepala Ikan
Fish Head Curry (No Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the gulai. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic curry featuring fish head (often red snapper or similar white fish) simmered in a thick, spicy coconut milk gravy with a blend of regional spices.
Key ingredients
Fish head, coconut milk, red chilies, shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind paste, salt, cooking oil. (Often a touch of sugar).
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no added sugar in the gulai. Request no rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Gulai Kepala Ikan ini, tolong pastikan tidak ada gula tambahan. Tanpa nasi.
For Gulai Kepala Ikan, please confirm no added sugar. No rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the gulai paste/stew, served with rice.
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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