Ikan Bawal Masak Kicap Pedas (Keto-Modified)
Pomfret in Spicy Soy Sauce (No Sugar/Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: request a 'no sugar' and 'no starch' kicap sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole pomfret (ikan bawal) deep-fried until crispy, then drenched in a savory and spicy dark soy sauce-based gravy infused with chilies, ginger, and garlic. Crucially modified to remove all sugar and starch from the sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole pomfret, dark soy sauce (low carb/sugar-free if possible), fresh chilies, ginger, garlic, onions, cooking oil, salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request a 'no sugar' and 'no starch' kicap sauce. Ensure low-sugar soy sauce is used or ask for minimal sauce. Deep-frying uses a lot of oil, so acknowledge higher fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Bawal Masak Kicap Pedas ini, tolong pastikan sos kicap tiada gula atau kanji. Guna kicap rendah gula yang paling sedikit ya.
For Ikan Bawal Masak Kicap Pedas, please ensure the kicap sauce has no sugar or starch. Use minimal low-sugar soy sauce, please.
Watch out for
High sugar content in many dark soy sauces, starch used to thicken gravy, hidden sugar in sauce base.
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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