Pecak Ikan Gurame (Keto Modified)
Fried Gourami with Fresh Pecak Sauce (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is fried without any flour coating. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fried gourami fish, typically crispy on the outside and tender inside, topped with a fresh, aromatic 'pecak' sauce. This sauce is characterized by a blend of raw or lightly cooked chilies, shallots, kencur (aromatic ginger), and lime, making it distinctively spicy and tangy.
Key ingredients
Whole gourami fish, cooking oil, green/red chilies, shallots, garlic, kencur, ginger, lime juice, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish is fried without any flour coating. Confirm the pecak sauce has no added sugar (request 'tanpa gula').
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Pecak Ikan Gurame-nya minta ikannya digoreng tanpa tepung. Tolong konfirmasi saus pecaknya tanpa gula.
For Pecak Ikan Gurame, please fry the fish without flour coating. Confirm the pecak sauce has no added sugar ('tanpa gula').
Watch out for
Flour coating on the fish, hidden sugar in the pecak sauce.
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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