Gurita Bakar
Grilled Octopus
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Tender octopus marinated with simple spices (garlic, ginger, chili, turmeric, salt) and then grilled to perfection. Often served with a side of fresh sambal.
Key ingredients
Octopus, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chili, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary marinades or sauces are used. Request plain grilled octopus with no added sugar in any accompanying sambal.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Gurita Bakarnya tanpa marinasi atau saus gula, ya. Sambalnya juga tanpa gula.
For the Gurita Bakar, please ensure no sugary marinades or sauces. Also, no added sugar in the sambal.
Watch out for
Marinades or sambal might contain sugar. Always specify 'tanpa gula' (no sugar) for the marinade and sambal.
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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