Ikan Haruan Bakar Berlada (Keto-Modified)
Keto Grilled Snakehead Fish with Chili Paste
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the chili paste. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A whole snakehead fish (haruan) marinated with salt and turmeric, then grilled until tender and flaky, and finally topped with a generous serving of spicy, savory chili paste (sambal). The keto version ensures the sambal is made without sugar or cornstarch.
Key ingredients
Snakehead fish, turmeric powder, salt, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, tamarind paste, cooking oil for grilling and sambal. (No sugar or cornstarch in sambal)
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the chili paste. Request no cornstarch or thickeners in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Haruan Bakar Berlada ini, tolong jangan letak gula dalam pes cili, dan tiada tepung jagung atau pemekat dalam kuah.
For Ikan Haruan Bakar Berlada, please ensure no sugar in the chili paste, and no cornstarch or thickeners in the sauce.
Watch out for
Sugar in the chili paste/sambal.
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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