Ikan Gabus Pindang Merah
Red Pindang Snakehead Fish Soup
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar or kecap manis. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Snakehead fish (Ikan Gabus) cooked in a rich, spicy, and slightly sour soup. 'Pindang Merah' signifies a broth with a red hue from chilies and tomatoes, often including starfruit or tamarind for tartness and ginger torch for fragrance.
Key ingredients
Snakehead fish, red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, tamarind, starfruit, ginger torch (kecombrang), cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar or kecap manis. Ensure any starches (like cornstarch) are omitted if thickening agents are typically used (unlikely for pindang).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Gabus Pindang Merahnya tanpa gula atau kecap manis, ya. Dan tanpa pengental tepung.
For Ikan Gabus Pindang Merah, please ensure no added sugar or kecap manis. And no starch thickeners.
Watch out for
Tamarind paste (if not fresh) can contain sugars. Some restaurants might add a small pinch of sugar to balance the sourness. Small amount of carbs from starfruit or tomatoes.
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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