Keto Ikan Goreng Siam (Sos Tanpa Gula)
Keto Siamese Fried Fish (with Sugar-Free Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely NO sugar, no sweet chili sauce, and no starch thickener in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., Siakap or Tilapia) deep-fried to a golden crisp, then generously topped with a vibrant, tangy, and spicy Siamese-style sauce, made without any added sugar or starch.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, cooking oil (for frying), chili paste (red chilies, shallots, garlic), lemongrass, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request absolutely NO sugar, no sweet chili sauce, and no starch thickener in the sauce. Confirm the fish is fried without any flour or batter.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sos Ikan Goreng Siam ini jangan letak gula langsung, tiada sos cili manis, dan tiada pemekat kanji. Ikan digoreng tanpa tepung, betul?
No sugar, no sweet chili sauce, and no starch thickener in the sauce, please. Is the fish fried without flour or batter?
Watch out for
Siamese-style sauces are notorious for high sugar content (palm sugar) and sometimes starch thickeners.
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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