Keto Claypot Fish Head (No Sugar/Starch)
Claypot Fish Head (Keto-Modified, No Sugar/Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: essential to request no sugar or starch thickeners in the braising sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A robust and comforting dish featuring a fish head (e.g., Red Snapper, Grouper) braised slowly in a claypot with aromatic ginger, spring onions, fermented black beans (taucu), and sometimes chilies. The gravy is modified to be sugar and starch-free.
Key ingredients
Fish head, fermented black beans (taucu), fresh ginger, garlic, spring onion, red chilies, dried shiitake mushrooms, cooking oil, light soy sauce (sugar-free), water/broth.
How to make it keto
Essential to request no sugar or starch thickeners in the braising sauce. Ensure the fish head is not deep-fried or battered before cooking. Request sugar-free soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Keto Claypot Fish Head, tolong pastikan kuah tiada gula, pemekat tepung, atau kicap manis. Kepala ikan jangan goreng salut tepung.
For the Keto Claypot Fish Head, please ensure no sugar, starch thickeners, or sweetened soy sauce in the sauce. Don't deep-fry or batter the fish head.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar and starch are common in traditional claypot sauces. Fish head might be deep-fried or coated in flour (must omit).
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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