Ikan Masak Tauco
Fish in Fermented Soybean Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or starch/thickeners in the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful fish dish where fresh fish (often snapper or mackerel) is cooked in a savory, aromatic sauce made from fermented soybean paste (tauco), chilies, ginger, and other spices. It's rich in umami and typically has a slightly tangy, savory profile.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., snapper), fermented soybean paste (tauco), garlic, shallots, ginger, red chilies, green chilies, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, cooking oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or starch/thickeners in the sauce. Ensure no potatoes or other high-carb vegetables are included. Serve without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Masak Tauco, mohon jangan pakai gula, tepung, atau pengental. Tanpa kentang atau sayuran bertepung. Jangan pakai nasi, ya.
Ikan Masak Tauco, no added sugar, starch, or thickeners in the sauce. No potatoes or starchy vegetables. No rice, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some commercial tauco, added sugar or cornstarch as thickeners in restaurant preparations, inclusion of starchy vegetables like potatoes.
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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