Ikan Bilis Goreng Tempoyak
Fried Anchovies with Fermented Durian
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, as tempoyak naturally has a sweet-sour profile. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Crispy fried anchovies stir-fried with aromatic fermented durian (tempoyak), fiery chilies, and onions. A unique and pungent delicacy.
Key ingredients
Dried anchovies (ikan bilis), fermented durian (tempoyak), red chilies, onions, garlic, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, as tempoyak naturally has a sweet-sour profile. Monitor portion size due to natural sugars in durian.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ikan Bilis Goreng Tempoyak ni, tolong jangan letak gula tambahan ya.
For Ikan Bilis Goreng Tempoyak, please ensure no sugar is added.
Watch out for
Tempoyak (fermented durian) contains natural fruit sugars, making the carb count higher. Ensure no additional sugar is added.
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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