Tumis Bunga Papaya Ikan Asin Jambal
Stir-fried Papaya Flowers with Salted Jambal Fish
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the stir-fry. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique stir-fry dish featuring bitter papaya flowers (bunga papaya) balanced with savory, umami-rich salted Jambal fish, chili, and garlic. The bitterness is a signature of this authentic dish.
Key ingredients
Papaya flowers, salted Jambal fish, garlic, shallots, chili, cooking oil, salt (minimal as fish is salty).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the stir-fry. Request no rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tumis Bunga Papaya Ikan Asin Jambal ini mohon tidak pakai gula, ya. Dan tanpa nasi.
For the Tumis Bunga Papaya Ikan Asin Jambal, please ensure no sugar is added to the stir-fry. And no rice.
Watch out for
Papaya flowers have some natural carbs. Potential for hidden sugar in stir-fry. Always served with rice.
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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