Ikan Stim Halia
Steamed Fish with Ginger and Soy Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar in the soy sauce dressing. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicate and flavorful whole steamed fish, generously topped with an abundance of fresh shredded ginger and spring onions, bathed in a savory soy sauce dressing, and often finished with a drizzle of sizzling hot oil.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Siakap, Tilapia), ginger (shredded), spring onions, light soy sauce, sesame oil, cooking oil (for hot oil drizzle), white pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no added sugar in the soy sauce dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Stim Halia ni, boleh sahkan tiada gula tambahan dalam sos kicapnya?
For the Ikan Stim Halia, can you confirm no added sugar in the soy sauce dressing?
Watch out for
Standard soy sauce contains some carbohydrates. A small amount of sugar is sometimes added to the sauce to enhance flavor balance in restaurants.
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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