Masak Lemak Ikan Salai (Keto-Modified)
Keto Smoked Fish in Coconut Gravy
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the gravy. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Smoked fish simmered in a creamy, spicy coconut milk-based gravy. The smoking process infuses the fish with a unique flavour that pairs beautifully with the rich lemak sauce. Modified for keto by omitting sugar and high-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Smoked fish (e.g., 'ikan salai'), coconut milk, cooking oil, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, turmeric, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, garlic, salt. Optional low-carb vegetables like long beans or cabbage.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the gravy. Ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are included (e.g., long beans, cabbage), explicitly omitting high-carb vegetables like pineapple, potatoes, or sweet corn.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Masak Lemak Ikan Salai, jangan letak gula dalam kuah. Guna kacang panjang atau kubis saja, tanpa nanas, kentang, atau jagung manis.
For Masak Lemak Ikan Salai, please ensure no sugar in the gravy. Use only long beans or cabbage; no pineapple, potatoes, or sweet corn.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the gravy to balance spiciness, and common inclusion of high-carb vegetables (e.g., pineapple, sweet potato, bamboo shoots if not properly processed) that must be avoided.
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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