Hinava
Kadazan-Dusun Raw Fish Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A traditional Kadazan-Dusun dish from Sabah, similar to ceviche. It features raw fish (typically mackerel or tuna) marinated in lime juice, sliced red onions, ginger, bird's eye chilies, and a touch of grated bambangan (wild mango) seeds or fresh bambangan for added flavour. No cooking involved, making it naturally low-carb.
Key ingredients
Fresh mackerel/tuna, lime juice, red onions, ginger, bird's eye chilies, optional: wild mango (bambangan) seeds/flesh, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar, which is uncommon for this dish but always good to confirm.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Hinava ni, tolong jangan masukkan gula ya.
Please make sure there's no added sugar in the Hinava.
Watch out for
None, inherently keto.
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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