Otak-Otak
Grilled Fish Custard in Banana Leaf
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A flavorful fish paste (often mackerel) mixed with coconut milk, spices, and herbs, wrapped in a banana leaf and grilled or steamed.
Key ingredients
Fish paste (mackerel), coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, chilies, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, garlic, spices.
Optional tweaks
Generally keto-friendly, ensure no flour or starch is used as a binder (which is rare for authentic versions but worth confirming).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Otak-Otak ni, boleh sahkan tiada tepung atau kanji digunakan sebagai pengikat?
For the Otak-Otak, can you confirm no flour or starch is used as a binder?
Watch out for
Minimal risk, but some variations might use a tiny amount of flour as a binder.
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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