Ikan Bakar
Grilled Fish
Yes, with a tweak: request *no added sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)* in the marinade. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole grilled fish (e.g., snapper, pomfret) marinated in a spicy-savory paste, often using turmeric, chili, and garlic. It's usually cooked over charcoal.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, turmeric, ginger, garlic, shallots, chili, lime juice, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request *no added sugar or kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)* in the marinade. Ask for plain sambal or a squeeze of lime instead of sweet dipping sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Bakar-nya bumbunya jangan pakai gula atau kecap manis. Nanti sausnya bisa minta sambal biasa atau jeruk nipis saja?
For the Ikan Bakar, please no added sugar or kecap manis in the marinade. Can I have plain sambal or lime instead of sweet sauces?
Watch out for
Marinade often contains kecap manis, which is high in sugar. Some accompanying sauces can also be sweet.
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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