Sup Ikan Tahu
Fish and Tofu Clear Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar, cornstarch, or high-carb vegetables (like potatoes, carrots, corn) are added to the soup. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A light and savory clear soup featuring tender chunks of white fish and firm tofu, typically seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, and garnished with spring onions. A comforting and naturally low-carb soup option.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., mackerel, snapper), firm tofu, ginger, garlic, spring onion, salt, white pepper, fish stock or water, cooking oil (for sautéing aromatics).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar, cornstarch, or high-carb vegetables (like potatoes, carrots, corn) are added to the soup. If the restaurant uses pre-made broth, request plain water instead to avoid hidden sugars.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sup Ikan Tahu ini minta tanpa gula, maizena, atau sayuran tinggi karbo (kentang, wortel, jagung). Pakai air biasa saja, jangan kaldu siap pakai.
No sugar, cornstarch, or high-carb vegetables (potatoes, carrots, corn). Please use plain water, not pre-made broth.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar or thickeners in broth. High-carb vegetables sometimes added as fillers.
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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