Ikan Tongkol Balado
Spicy Mackerel Tuna with Chili Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar in the balado sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chunks of mackerel tuna (tongkol), often pre-fried or steamed, then tossed in a vibrant and spicy balado chili sauce made from ground red chilies, shallots, and tomatoes.
Key ingredients
Mackerel tuna, red chilies, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves, salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar in the balado sauce. Ensure the fish is not coated in flour before frying. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Tongkol Baladonya, tolong tanpa gula tambahan di sambal baladonya. Pastikan ikannya tidak dilapisi tepung sebelum digoreng. Tanpa nasi.
For Ikan Tongkol Balado, please no added sugar in the balado sauce. Ensure the fish is not coated in flour before frying. Serve without rice.
Watch out for
Balado sauce often contains a significant amount of added sugar. Fish might be coated in flour before frying (ask to omit). Served with rice.
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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