Daging Babi Stim Ikan Masin (Keto-Modified)
Steamed Pork Belly with Salted Fish (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the marinade or steaming liquid. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A classic Cantonese-Malaysian dish featuring tender slices of fatty pork belly steamed until succulent, layered with savory salted fish and fragrant ginger slices.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, salted fish (e.g., Mui Heong), ginger, light soy sauce (keto-friendly or minimal carb), cooking oil (sesame oil optional), white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade or steaming liquid. Confirm no cornstarch for thickening. Request for light soy sauce to minimize carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Babi Stim Ikan Masin: Minta tiada gula dalam perapan atau cecair stim. Tiada tepung jagung untuk pekat, dan guna kicap cair.
Daging Babi Stim Ikan Masin: Please add no sugar to the marinade or steaming liquid. No cornstarch for thickening, and use light soy sauce.
Watch out for
Dark soy sauce often contains sugar; specify light soy sauce or no soy sauce. Very minimal carbs otherwise.
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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