Daging Babi Rebus Ikan Masin (Keto-Modified)
Braised Pork Belly with Salted Fish (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, no starch thickeners, no potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A savoury, rich braised dish featuring tender pork belly and aromatic salted fish, cooked in a light, unthickened sauce with ginger and garlic. Traditionally served with rice, this keto version omits potatoes and ensures no sugar or starch is added to the braising liquid.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salted fish (e.g., Mui Heong), ginger, garlic, shallots, dried chillies (optional), mushrooms (oyster or shiitake), light soy sauce (ensure no added sugar), dark soy sauce (minimal for colour, ensure no added sugar), water or chicken broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, no starch thickeners, no potatoes. Specify only light soy sauce or a keto-friendly alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Daging Babi Rebus Ikan Masin, jangan letak gula, kanji atau kentang. Guna kicap cair sahaja atau alternatif mesra keto.
For Daging Babi Rebus Ikan Masin, no added sugar, no starch thickeners, no potatoes please. Use only light soy sauce or keto-friendly alternative.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauce, small amounts in aromatics.
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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