Ikan Tongkol Masak Cili Padi
Tuna Fish in Spicy Bird's Eye Chili Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the gravy. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Chunks of tuna (ikan tongkol) cooked in a fiery, aromatic gravy made primarily from bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, and turmeric. It's a rich, spicy, and intensely flavored dish, typically drier than a gulai.
Key ingredients
Tuna (tongkol) chunks, bird's eye chilies, red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, tamarind paste (minimal), salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the gravy. Request minimal tamarind paste as it contains natural sugars, or ask if it can be omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan Tongkol Masak Cili Padi ini, jangan letak gula dalam kuah. Asam jawa boleh dikurangkan atau tak perlu letak?
For Ikan Tongkol Masak Cili Padi, please no added sugar to the gravy. Can you use minimal or no tamarind paste?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the gravy/paste. Excessive tamarind paste can add carbs.
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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