Ikan Woku Belanga
Manado Spicy Fish in Woku Paste
Yes, with a tweak: n/A (This dish is naturally keto-friendly). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A signature Manadonese dish where fresh fish is cooked in a robust, aromatic, and intensely spicy Woku spice paste. The paste features a rich blend of herbs like lemongrass, basil, pandan leaves, and various chilies, creating a complex and fiery flavor.
Key ingredients
Fish (e.g., snapper, barramundi), shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chili, bird's eye chili, lemongrass, pandan leaf, basil leaf, kaffir lime leaf, tomatoes, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
N/A (This dish is naturally keto-friendly). Confirm no added sugar or starchy thickeners are used in the Woku paste or cooking process. Request to omit rice, which it's typically served with.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Ikan Woku Belanga-nya tanpa nasi, ya. Mohon konfirmasi tidak pakai gula atau pengental tepung di bumbu woku/masaknya?
For Ikan Woku Belanga, please omit the rice. Confirm no added sugar or starchy thickeners in the woku paste or cooking?
Watch out for
Tomatoes contribute natural carbohydrates. Always confirm no hidden sugars are added to the spice paste. Omission of rice is crucial.
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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