Ikan Haruan Bakar
Grilled Snakehead Fish (No Sugary Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request grilled plain with only salt and turmeric. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A whole snakehead fish, seasoned simply with salt and turmeric, then grilled until tender and flaky. Traditionally served with rice and a variety of dipping sauces. For keto, it must be served without sugary sauces or rice.
Key ingredients
Snakehead fish, salt, turmeric
How to make it keto
Request grilled plain with only salt and turmeric. Ensure no sugary marinades are used. Crucially, ask for any accompanying 'air asam' (dipping sauce) to be made without sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Haruan Bakar, minta bakar kosong dengan garam dan kunyit saja. Tiada perapan manis. Air asam jangan letak gula.
Please grill Ikan Haruan Bakar plain with salt and turmeric. No sugary marinade. Make air asam without sugar.
Watch out for
Sugary marinades, hidden sugar in dipping sauces (air asam), often served with rice.
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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