Keto Ikan Siakap Goreng Berlada
Spicy Fried Seabass (Unbreaded, Sugar-Free Sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is fried without any flour or batter. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole Siakap (Seabass) or large fillet, fried until golden and crispy, then generously topped with a vibrant and spicy 'berlada' chili paste. This paste is typically made from red chilies, shallots, garlic, and a touch of tamarind for tang. The keto version ensures no breading on the fish and no sugar added to the berlada sauce.
Key ingredients
Seabass, red chilies, shallots, garlic, tamarind
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish is fried without any flour or batter. Request no sugar is added to the 'berlada' chili paste. Confirm cooking oil is suitable.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Ikan ni goreng tanpa tepung, ya. Sambal berlada tu jangan letak gula. Guna minyak masak apa ya?
Please fry the fish without flour or batter. No sugar in the 'berlada' chili paste. What cooking oil is used?
Watch out for
Flour/batter on the fish, added sugar in the berlada paste, or too much onion/garlic in the paste.
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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