Ikan Pari Bakar
Keto-Modified Grilled Stingray with Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: the sambal paste must be prepared without any added sugar. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Stingray marinated in a sugar-free sambal paste (made from chilies, shallots, garlic, and spices) and then grilled, often wrapped in banana leaves for aromatic flavor. A hawker staple.
Key ingredients
Stingray, chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, belacan (shrimp paste), tamarind paste (minimal, for tang), cooking oil, banana leaves.
How to make it keto
Crucially, the sambal paste must be prepared without any added sugar. Ensure minimal tamarind paste is used, or replace with lime juice for tanginess. Request extra cooking oil.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Pari Bakar ni, sambal tolong buat tanpa gula. Asam jawa sikit saja atau ganti limau nipis. Tolong letak lebih minyak masak.
Ikan Pari Bakar, please make the sambal without sugar. Use minimal tamarind or lime juice for tanginess. Extra cooking oil, please.
Watch out for
Restaurant sambal pastes are almost always loaded with sugar to balance the spiciness. Tamarind paste also contains natural sugars. Some establishments might add cornstarch.
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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