Keto Ikan Masak Asam Manis (Sugar-Free Sweet and Sour Fish)
Sugar-Free Sweet and Sour Fish
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the sauce, use keto-friendly sweetener if possible. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-modified version of the popular Chinese-Indonesian sweet and sour fish. Fresh fish (often snapper or grouper) is pan-fried or baked (without breading) and served with a tangy sauce made from vinegar, tomato, and spices, with sugar replaced by a keto-friendly sweetener. Ensure the sauce is free from cornstarch or other carby thickeners.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., Snapper, Grouper), bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar, tomato paste (minimal), chilies, cooking oil, salt, keto-friendly sweetener (e.g., erythritol, stevia).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no sugar in the sauce, use keto-friendly sweetener if possible. Ensure no flour/cornstarch for breading or thickening the sauce. Request no carrots or pineapple if usually added. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Keto Ikan Masak Asam Manis, mohon tanpa gula, pakai pemanis keto jika ada. Tanpa tepung untuk baluran/pengental saus. Jangan pakai wortel atau nanas. Jangan pakai nasi.
Keto Ikan Masak Asam Manis: No sugar, keto sweetener if possible. No flour/cornstarch for breading/sauce. No carrots/pineapple. Served without rice.
Watch out for
Traditional recipes rely heavily on sugar and cornstarch. Bell peppers and onion contribute carbs. Potential for hidden sugars.
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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