Kari Perut Ikan Nyonya
Nyonya Fish Stomach Curry
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar/sweetener. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique and intensely flavorful Nyonya curry featuring fish stomach (perut ikan) cooked in a rich, aromatic coconut milk gravy with various herbs and spices such as galangal, lemongrass, and torch ginger flower.
Key ingredients
Fish stomach (perut ikan), coconut milk, curry paste (chilies, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, candlenuts, belacan), daun kesum (laksa leaf), bunga kantan (torch ginger flower), asam gelugur (tamarind slices), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar/sweetener. Ensure curry paste is free from high-carb fillers or sugars. Limit use of tamarind paste if concerned about small carb amounts.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kari Perut Ikan Nyonya ni, tolong jangan letak gula atau pemanis. Guna pes kari rendah karbo, dan kurang asam jawa.
For Kari Perut Ikan Nyonya, please ensure no added sugar or sweetener. Use a low-carb curry paste, and limit tamarind.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in curry paste, small amount of carbs from candlenuts/herbs and tamarind.
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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