Lele Goreng
Fried Catfish
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Crispy fried catfish, lightly seasoned with turmeric and garlic, then deep-fried to a perfect golden brown. The exterior is crunchy while the inside remains moist. A simple yet satisfying keto-friendly main, often served with a robust sambal.
Key ingredients
Catfish, turmeric, garlic, salt, pepper, frying oil (e.g., palm oil, coconut oil), sambal (chili, shallots, garlic, tomato, lime).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no flour or starch coating on the fish. Request sambal without any added sugar. Ensure no high-carb sides like rice are served.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Lele Goreng-nya mohon tanpa baluran tepung atau pati. Sambalnya tanpa gula, dan tanpa nasi atau lauk tinggi karbohidrat.
Lele Goreng, please no flour or starch coating. Sambal without added sugar, and no rice or high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might use a very light flour or cornstarch coating for extra crispiness. Sambal can occasionally contain a pinch of sugar. Always served with rice and high-carb vegetables in traditional settings.
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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