Keto Ikan Bakar Jimbaran
Jimbaran Style Grilled Fish (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), palm sugar, or any other sugar in the marinade or basting sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Whole grilled fish, prepared in the iconic Jimbaran style, but with a keto-friendly marinade. The authentic style often uses a sweet-spicy paste, so modifications are crucial to omit sugar and sweet soy sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., snapper, barramundi), garlic, shallots, red chilies, turmeric, ginger, candlenut, lime juice, coconut oil, salt, pepper. (No kecap manis or brown sugar).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request absolutely no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), palm sugar, or any other sugar in the marinade or basting sauce. Ask for a simple savory and spicy grilled preparation. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Keto Ikan Bakar Jimbaran: tolong tanpa kecap manis, gula aren, atau gula lainnya di bumbu rendaman/olesan. Dibakar gurih pedas saja, tanpa nasi ya.
Keto Ikan Bakar Jimbaran: No kecap manis, palm sugar, or any sugar in marinade/basting. Please grill it savory & spicy, no rice.
Watch out for
The traditional Jimbaran marinade relies heavily on sweet soy sauce and palm sugar. This is the primary risk. High-carb side dishes.
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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