Ikan Bakar Petai (Keto-Modified)
Keto Grilled Fish with Stink Beans
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the sambal marinade. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Whole fresh fish (such as stingray or tilapia) grilled to perfection, smothered in a spicy and aromatic sambal paste, and served with pungent bitter beans (petai).
Key ingredients
Whole fish, petai (stink beans), sambal paste (red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, belacan), cooking oil (for marinating/grilling), salt, lime juice.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the sambal marinade. Ensure minimal oil is used during grilling.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Tolong pastikan tiada gula dalam sambal. Guna minyak yang sedikit sahaja semasa membakar.
Please ensure no added sugar in the sambal. Use minimal oil when grilling.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the sambal marinade, amount of petai (moderate carbs), some sweet sauces used in restaurants.
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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