Sate Lilit Ikan
Minced Fish Sate
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the mixture or used in any accompanying sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A Balinese specialty where minced fish (commonly mackerel or tuna) is mixed with finely grated coconut, rich aromatic spices, and pressed around lemongrass stalks or bamboo sticks, then grilled over charcoal.
Key ingredients
Minced white fish, grated coconut, shallots, garlic, red chilies, ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, candlenuts, salt, pepper, a touch of cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the mixture or used in any accompanying sauce. While coconut contains carbs, the quantity per sate stick should be manageable. Avoid any sweet dipping sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sate Lilit Ikan, tolong. Pastikan tidak ada gula di adonan atau saus pendamping. Tolong hindari saus cocolan yang manis.
Sate Lilit Ikan, please. Ensure no sugar is added to the mixture or any accompanying sauce. Please avoid sweet dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Grated coconut contributes moderate carbs. Candlenuts, spices, and aromatics also contain some carbs. Potential for hidden sugar in the seasoning mix or dipping sauces (if served).
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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