Ikan Bumbu Rajang
Balinese Chopped Spice Fish
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the spice paste. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Fresh whole fish or fillets, pan-fried or grilled, then generously coated with a distinctive Balinese 'Bumbu Rajang' (chopped spice paste). This paste is made from finely chopped fresh herbs and spices like ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and chilies.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., snapper, grouper), cooking oil, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the spice paste. Request the fish to be grilled or pan-fried with minimal oil if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Bumbu Rajang, tolong. Pastikan tidak ada gula di bumbu halusnya. Ikan bisa dibakar atau digoreng teflon dengan sedikit minyak saja?
Ikan Bumbu Rajang, please. Ensure no sugar is in the spice paste. Can the fish be grilled or pan-fried with minimal oil?
Watch out for
Minor carbs from the generous amount of fresh spices and aromatics. Potential for hidden sugar in the spice paste.
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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