Ikan Kakap Balado
Red Snapper with Balado Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or MSG in the balado sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole or filleted red snapper, typically pan-fried or deep-fried until golden, then smothered in a vibrant, spicy 'balado' sauce made from red chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomato.
Key ingredients
red snapper, red chilies, shallots, garlic, tomato
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar or MSG in the balado sauce. Ensure the fish is fried without flour coating.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Kakap Baladonya tanpa gula dan MSG di sambalnya. Ikannya tolong digoreng tanpa baluran tepung.
For Ikan Kakap Balado, no sugar or MSG in the sauce. Please fry the fish without flour coating.
Watch out for
Sugar in balado sauce, high tomato content, significant shallot/garlic content in the 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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