Kerabu Pucuk Paku
Fiddlehead Fern Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for NO sugar in the dressing. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and vibrant Malaysian salad featuring blanched fiddlehead ferns mixed with fresh herbs, toasted grated coconut (kerisik), shallots, chilies, and a tangy lime dressing.
Key ingredients
Fiddlehead ferns (pucuk paku), shallots, red chilies, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, toasted grated coconut (kerisik), belacan (optional, for flavor), salt, cooking oil (for light sauté of paste if used).
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for NO sugar in the dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kerabu Pucuk Paku ni, tolong jangan letak gula dalam kuah atau perasanya.
For the Kerabu Pucuk Paku, please make it with NO sugar in the dressing.
Watch out for
Kerabu dressings frequently contain added sugar to balance the sour and spicy notes.
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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