Ikan Asap Goreng
Fried Smoked Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Smoked fish, typically mackerel or skipjack tuna, deep-fried until crispy. This dish focuses on the natural smokiness and savory flavor of the fish, served simply without any sweet sauces or high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Smoked fish (e.g., mackerel, skipjack tuna), cooking oil (e.g., coconut oil, palm oil), salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour coating is used for frying. Request plain, unsweetened sambal on the side, or no sambal.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Asap Goreng tolong digoreng tanpa tepung. Untuk sambalnya, yang tawar tanpa gula dan dipisah, atau tidak pakai sambal.
Ikan Asap Goreng: fry without flour. Plain, unsweetened sambal on the side, or no sambal, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in pre-marinades (unlikely for plain fried), flour coating if not specified, accompanying sambal often contains sugar.
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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