Ikan Gabus Bakar
Grilled Snakehead Fish
Yes, with a tweak: request no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) or sugar in the marinade. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Whole snakehead fish (Ikan Gabus) grilled to perfection, often marinated with a simple blend of spices. Best served plain or with a non-sugary sambal.
Key ingredients
Whole snakehead fish, turmeric, ginger, garlic, candlenut, salt, pepper, lime juice, coconut oil, sambal (chili, shallots, lime).
How to make it keto
Request no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) or sugar in the marinade. Ask for plain grilled, served with sugar-free sambal (like Sambal Matah or a basic chili-lime sambal).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Gabus Bakar-nya tolong dibakar polos saja, tanpa kecap manis atau gula di bumbu. Sajikan dengan sambal tanpa gula, misalnya Sambal Matah.
Ikan Gabus Bakar, please grill plain without kecap manis or sugar in the marinade. Serve with a sugar-free sambal like Sambal Matah.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades (kecap manis), high-carb side dishes.
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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