Ikan Kembung Goreng dengan Sambal Dabu-Dabu
Fried Mackerel with Dabu-Dabu Sambal
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh mackerel, lightly seasoned with salt and turmeric, deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is served with a vibrant, refreshing, and spicy Dabu-Dabu sambal, a raw chili relish from Manado made with fresh tomatoes, shallots, bird's eye chilies, and lime juice.
Key ingredients
Mackerel, salt, turmeric powder, cooking oil for frying. Sambal Dabu-Dabu: diced fresh tomatoes, sliced shallots, bird's eye chilies, lime juice, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used for the fish coating. Confirm the Dabu-Dabu sambal is prepared without any added sugar, which is typical for this type of sambal but always worth checking.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Kembung Goreng, ikannya jangan pakai tepung atau maizena. Sambal Dabu-Dabunya tolong jangan pakai gula tambahan.
For Ikan Kembung Goreng, no flour or cornstarch on the fish. And confirm Sambal Dabu-Dabu is made without added sugar.
Watch out for
Flour/cornstarch coating on the fish; hidden sugar in the sambal (though uncommon for Dabu-Dabu).
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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