Keto Sate Bandeng (Deboned Milkfish Satay)
Keto Deboned Milkfish Satay
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) or sugar in the marinade/glaze. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A unique satay from Banten, where milkfish is deboned, its meat mixed with traditional Indonesian spices, then stuffed back into the skin and grilled on a skewer. Keto-modified by ensuring no sugar in the spice paste or glaze.
Key ingredients
Milkfish, coconut milk, shallots, garlic, galangal, turmeric, candlenut, red chilies, salt, pepper, keto-friendly sweetener (optional, as substitute for traditional sugar/kecap manis).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) or sugar in the marinade/glaze. Request explicit sugar-free preparation. Verify no carb-heavy binders in the fish paste.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Keto Sate Bandeng, mohon disiapkan tanpa gula sama sekali. Tidak pakai kecap manis atau gula di bumbu, dan pastikan tanpa pengikat karbo di adonan ikan.
For Keto Sate Bandeng, please prepare it absolutely sugar-free. No kecap manis or sugar in the marinade/glaze, and no carb binders in the paste.
Watch out for
High risk of sugar from kecap manis or other sweeteners in the marinade. Ensure spice paste is free of added sugars or carb-heavy binders.
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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