Ikan Stim Kicap
Keto Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: specify no added sugar to the soy sauce mix. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., Barramundi, Siakap) perfectly steamed and then drenched in a light, savory sauce made from low-carb soy sauce, ginger, and spring onions. A delicate and clean dish.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, low-carb soy sauce, ginger, spring onions, sesame oil, cooking oil (for hot oil drizzle).
How to make it keto
Crucially, specify no added sugar to the soy sauce mix. Ensure low-carb soy sauce is used. Request a generous drizzle of hot oil.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Ikan Stim Kicap, tolong jangan letak gula dalam campuran kicap. Guna kicap rendah karbo. Dan curah minyak panas lebih ya.
Ikan Stim Kicap: Please no added sugar in the soy sauce mix. Use low-carb soy sauce. And a generous drizzle of hot oil, please.
Watch out for
Regular soy sauce contains wheat and sugar. Restaurants might add sugar to the steaming sauce for sweetness. Be explicit about no 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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