Ikan Kerapu Stim Cili Padi
Steamed Garoupa with Bird's Eye Chili
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no sugar or sweet soy sauce in the steaming liquid or sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh garoupa (grouper) steamed to perfection, served with a fiery and tangy sauce made from bird's eye chilies, garlic, lime juice, and a hint of fish sauce. The fish is tender and flaky, absorbing the pungent flavors of the sauce.
Key ingredients
Garoupa fillet, bird's eye chilies, garlic, ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, spring onions, cilantro, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no sugar or sweet soy sauce in the steaming liquid or sauce. Ask for light soy sauce or a low-carb alternative.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ikan Kerapu Stim Cili Padi, tiada gula atau kicap manis dalam kuah atau sos stim. Tolong guna kicap cair biasa atau kicap rendah karbo.
Ikan Kerapu Stim Cili Padi, no sugar or sweet soy sauce (kicap manis) in the steaming liquid or sauce. Please use light soy sauce or a low-carb alternative.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in pre-made sauces or seasoning, excessive soy sauce (contains wheat/sugar), MSG.
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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