Keto Kari Tulang Ikan Masin (Sayur Rendah Karbohidrat)
Keto Salted Fish Bone Curry (with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and tangy Nyonya-style curry featuring salted fish bones (with meat remnants) and a selection of low-carb vegetables like okra and brinjal, simmered in a creamy coconut milk-based gravy with a hint of tamarind.
Key ingredients
Salted fish bones (with meat), coconut milk, curry paste (chilies, turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, candlenuts), okra, brinjal, cooking oil, tamarind paste (asam jawa), kaffir lime leaves, minimal fish sauce.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no sugar. Specify low-carb vegetables (okra, brinjal, kailan, long beans) and omit high-carb ones (potatoes, carrots). Ensure no starch thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kari Tulang Ikan Masin ini, jangan letak gula langsung dan tiada kanji. Guna sayur bendi, terung, kailan, kacang panjang sahaja. Tiada kentang atau lobak ya.
Kari Tulang Ikan Masin: No sugar, no starch thickener. Please use only okra, brinjal, kailan, long beans. No potatoes or carrots.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in pre-made curry paste or added to gravy. Common use of high-carb vegetables. 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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