Kerabu Timun Ikan Bilis (Keto-Modified)
Keto Cucumber and Anchovy Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and tangy salad made with thinly sliced cucumbers, crispy fried anchovies, red onions, and a vibrant dressing. It's a flavorful side dish with a delightful crunch.
Key ingredients
Cucumbers, crispy fried ikan bilis (anchovies), red onions, bird's eye chilies, lime juice, salt, belacan (shrimp paste, optional), erythritol/stevia (as sugar substitute if desired).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. Request for a dressing based purely on lime juice, chili, and salt, with belacan if desired. Confirm anchovies are fried without flour coating.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Kerabu Timun Ikan Bilis, tolong jangan letak gula dalam kuah. Hanya guna limau, cili, garam. Ikan bilis jangan goreng salut tepung.
For Kerabu Timun Ikan Bilis, no sugar in the dressing, please. Use lime, chili, salt. And ensure anchovies are fried without flour.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the dressing, anchovies coated in flour before frying.
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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