Ikan Belanak Bakar
Grilled Grey Mullet
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) or sugary marinades are used. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Fresh grey mullet (ikan belanak) seasoned with salt and pepper, then grilled over charcoal until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. Served plain or with a simple, sugar-free chili and lime sambal.
Key ingredients
Grey mullet, salt, pepper, cooking oil (for grilling). Optional: simple sambal (chili, shallots, lime, salt).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) or sugary marinades are used. Request plain sambal without sugar. Request no rice or starchy sides (like grilled corn).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Belanak Bakar ini mohon jangan pakai kecap manis atau bumbu manis lainnya. Sambalnya yang polos tanpa gula, ya. Dan tanpa nasi atau pendamping bertepung.
For the Ikan Belanak Bakar, no kecap manis or sugary marinade. Please provide plain sambal without sugar. And no rice or starchy sides.
Watch out for
Commonly served with kecap manis or sugary sambal. Often 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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