Pucuk Pisang Masak Asam Rebus
Young Banana Blossom in Sour Broth
Yes, with a tweak: naturally low in carbs, but request no added sugar or MSG. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A light and sour clear broth dish featuring young banana blossoms (pucuk pisang), cooked with tamarind slices (asam keping) and a simple blend of aromatics like lemongrass, galangal, and chilies. Often includes a piece of fish for flavor.
Key ingredients
Young banana blossom, fish (e.g., mackerel), asam keping (dried tamarind slices), shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, chilies, water, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Naturally low in carbs, but request no added sugar or MSG. Confirm fish is plain, unbreaded.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Pucuk Pisang Masak Asam Rebus ni, tolong jangan letak gula atau MSG. Ikan dia kosong kan, tak bersalut tepung?
Please prepare Pucuk Pisang Masak Asam Rebus without added sugar or MSG. Please confirm the fish is plain and unbreaded.
Watch out for
Natural carbs from banana blossom and aromatics; low risk of hidden sugar but always worth confirming.
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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