Asam Rebus Ikan Bawal
Sour Stewed Pomfret
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A light and tangy fish stew featuring pomfret, simmered in a clear broth with tamarind paste (asam jawa) or dried tamarind slices (asam keping), turmeric, chillies, and ginger flower (bunga kantan). It's a refreshing and naturally low-carb dish.
Key ingredients
Pomfret (or other firm white fish), tamarind paste/slices, turmeric, red chillies, ginger flower, lemongrass, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
None typically needed, but confirm no added sugar is used to balance the sourness in restaurants.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Asam Rebus Ikan Bawal ni, minta sahkan tiada gula tambahan untuk seimbangkan rasa masamnya ya.
For Asam Rebus Ikan Bawal, please confirm there is no added sugar used to balance the sourness.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to balance the sourness.
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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