Keto Ikan Patin Pais Tempoyak
Steamed Patin Fish with Keto Fermented Durian Paste
No, skip this one: about 18g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A traditional dish featuring patin (silver catfish) steamed with a pungent and spicy paste made from fermented durian (tempoyak), chili, turmeric, and other aromatics. The fish is cooked in banana leaves, resulting in a tender, flavorful, and aromatic meal. This keto version ensures no added sugar to the tempoyak paste and is served without rice.
Key ingredients
Patin fish, fermented durian (tempoyak), red chilies, bird's eye chilies, turmeric (fresh and powder), ginger, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, salt, banana leaves.
If you order it anyway
Explicitly request no added sugar in the tempoyak paste. Confirm no sugar is added to the coconut milk or spice blend. Ensure it is served without any carb sides like rice or roti.
If you order it anyway, say this (Malay)
Untuk Ikan Patin Pais Tempoyak, jangan letak gula dalam pes tempoyak, santan atau bancuhan rempah. Hidang tanpa nasi atau roti.
For Ikan Patin Pais Tempoyak, ensure no sugar in the tempoyak paste, coconut milk, or spice blend. Serve without rice or roti.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the fermented durian paste (tempoyak) and potential added sugar in the coconut milk or spice blend. Served with rice by default.
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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