Cencaru Sumbat Sambal (Keto-Modified)
Keto Stuffed Torpedo Scad with Sugar-Free Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no sugar in the sambal stuffing. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Whole torpedo scad fish, typically pan-fried or grilled, with its cavity stuffed generously with a spicy, aromatic sambal paste. Modified to be keto by using a sugar-free sambal.
Key ingredients
Torpedo scad (cencaru) fish, cooking oil (for frying/grilling), salt. Sambal stuffing: Red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, belacan (shrimp paste), tamarind pulp, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no sugar in the sambal stuffing. Ensure the fish is not coated in any flour or batter before cooking. It's usually pan-fried or grilled.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Cencaru Sumbat Sambal, jangan letak gula dalam sambal. Ikan jangan disalut tepung ya.
For Cencaru Sumbat Sambal, please ensure no sugar in the sambal and no flour or batter on the fish.
Watch out for
The sambal stuffing is almost always made with a significant amount of sugar to balance the heat and sourness. Restaurants may also add flour for crispiness if fried.
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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