Ikan Goreng (Plain, No Batter)
Plain Fried Fish (No Batter, No Sweet Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no flour, no batter, and no sugar in seasoning. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (e.g., snapper, kembung, or tilapia) simply seasoned with salt and turmeric powder, then deep-fried or pan-fried until crispy. Naturally low-carb.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, salt, turmeric powder, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no flour, no batter, and no sugar in seasoning. Ensure no sweet chili sauce or soy sauce with added sugar is served.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Goreng ni, jangan guna tepung atau bancuhan. Minta jangan ada gula dalam perasa. Jangan hidang dengan sos cili manis atau kicap bergula.
Ikan Goreng: please no flour, no batter, and no sugar in seasoning. No sweet chili sauce or sugary soy sauce, please.
Watch out for
Flour or batter coating, hidden sugar in turmeric powder mix (rare but possible), sweet dipping sauces.
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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