Ikan Goreng Sambal Dabu-Dabu
Fried Fish with Dabu-Dabu Raw Sambal (No Sugar)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour/starch coating on the fish. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy pan-fried or deep-fried whole fish (often snapper or grouper) served with a vibrant and fresh 'sambal dabu-dabu,' a raw relish made from finely chopped red chilies, green chilies, shallots, ripe tomatoes, and lime juice.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, cooking oil, salt, pepper, for sambal: red chilies, green chilies, shallots, tomatoes, lime juice, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour/starch coating on the fish. Request 'sambal tanpa gula' (sambal without sugar), as some restaurants might add a pinch.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Goreng Sambal Dabu-Dabu-nya, ikannya tanpa tepung, ya. Sambalnya juga tolong dibuat tanpa gula.
For the Ikan Goreng Sambal Dabu-Dabu, please ensure no flour coating on the fish, and make the sambal without sugar.
Watch out for
Flour/starch coating on fish (uncommon for this style), sugar in sambal.
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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