Peria Goreng Ikan Bilis
Bitter Gourd Stir-fry with Anchovies
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A popular stir-fried vegetable dish featuring bitter gourd slices sautéed until tender-crisp with crispy fried anchovies (ikan bilis). It's seasoned simply with garlic and chili, making it naturally low in carbohydrates.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd, dried anchovies (ikan bilis), garlic, shallots (minimal), red chilies, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar or sweet soy sauce. Request to go easy on the shallots if carb-conscious, but typically acceptable in standard portions.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Peria Goreng Ikan Bilis ni, jangan letak gula atau kicap manis. Bawang merah sikit saja ya.
Peria Goreng Ikan Bilis: please no added sugar or sweet soy sauce. Can you go easy on the shallots?
Watch out for
Added sugar for balancing bitterness, sweet soy sauce, excessive use of onions/shallots.
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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