Kerabu Ikan Bilis
Anchovy Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure anchovies are plain fried (no flour coating) and no sugar is added to the dressing. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tangy and spicy salad featuring crispy fried anchovies mixed with thinly sliced shallots, bird's eye chilies, lime juice, and sometimes finely chopped lemongrass or torch ginger flower.
Key ingredients
Fried anchovies, shallots, bird's eye chilies, lime juice, red onion, kaffir lime leaves (optional), torch ginger flower (optional), salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure anchovies are plain fried (no flour coating) and no sugar is added to the dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Tolong pastikan ikan bilis digoreng kosong, tanpa tepung. Dan tiada gula dalam kuah kerabu.
Please ensure the ikan bilis is plain fried, without flour. Also, no sugar in the dressing.
Watch out for
Flour coating on anchovies, hidden sugar in dressing.
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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