Nila Bakar dengan Sambal Dabu-Dabu
Grilled Tilapia with Fresh Chili Salsa (Sugar-Free Marinade)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish marinade does not contain any sugar or sweet soy sauce. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Grilled tilapia fish, typically marinated in a blend of savory spices. It's served with Sambal Dabu-Dabu, a vibrant, fresh Manadonese salsa made from raw red chilies, green chilies, shallots, tomatoes, and lime juice.
Key ingredients
Tilapia fish, various spices (turmeric, garlic, ginger, candlenut, salt, lime juice), for sambal dabu-dabu: red chilies, green chilies, shallots, tomatoes, lime juice, salt, hint of cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish marinade does not contain any sugar or sweet soy sauce. The Sambal Dabu-Dabu is naturally keto-friendly, but confirm no added sugar is used in its preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Nila Bakar, mohon dipastikan bumbu marinasinya tanpa gula atau kecap manis. Sambal Dabu-Dabu juga tolong tanpa gula tambahan.
For Nila Bakar, please ensure the marinade has no sugar or kecap manis. Also, confirm the Sambal Dabu-Dabu has no added sugar.
Watch out for
The marinade for grilled fish can sometimes contain sugar or sweet soy sauce. Always confirm sugar-free preparation.
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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