Ikan Goreng Halia
Pan-fried Fish with Ginger
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is pan-fried plain, without any flour or batter coating. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A whole or filleted fish pan-fried until golden and crispy, then topped with a simple, aromatic stir-fry of julienned ginger, spring onions, and a light savory sauce. Naturally low carb when no batter is used.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Tilapia, Siakap), fresh ginger (julienned), spring onion, garlic, cooking oil, light soy sauce (sugar-free), white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish is pan-fried plain, without any flour or batter coating. Request no sugar or cornstarch in the topping sauce. Request sugar-free soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Goreng Halia ni, minta goreng kosong saja, jangan salut tepung. Sos topping tanpa gula atau tepung jagung. Guna kicap tanpa gula.
For Ikan Goreng Halia, please pan-fry fish plain, no flour/batter. Topping sauce: no sugar or cornstarch. Use sugar-free soy sauce.
Watch out for
Fish might be coated in flour or batter (must omit), hidden sugar in soy sauce or topping sauce.
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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