Keto Ikan Kuah Acar Kuning (No Carrots/Cucumber)
Keto Fish in Yellow Pickled Spice Broth (Without Carrots/Cucumber)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit carrots, cucumber, and any other high-carb vegetables typically included in 'acar kuning'. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., mackerel or snapper) cooked in a vibrant, tangy, and savory yellow spice broth. The 'acar' (pickle) flavor comes from vinegar and spices like turmeric, candlenuts, ginger, and garlic, creating a refreshing taste. Modified to omit high-carb vegetables like carrots and cucumber, and ensure no added sugar.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, vinegar, turmeric, candlenuts, ginger, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red chilies, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit carrots, cucumber, and any other high-carb vegetables typically included in 'acar kuning'. Ensure absolutely no sugar is added to balance the sourness.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Ikan Kuah Acar Kuning, mohon tanpa wortel, timun, dan sayuran tinggi karbohidrat lainnya. Tolong jangan pakai gula sama sekali, ya.
For the Ikan Kuah Acar Kuning, please omit carrots, cucumber, and any other high-carb vegetables. Absolutely no sugar, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the sauce to balance sourness, high-carb vegetables if not explicitly omitted.
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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