Sup Ikan Halia
Clear Fish Soup with Ginger
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A light and clear soup featuring fresh fish slices, infused with the warming flavors of ginger and often garnished with spring onions. A soothing and low-carb option.
Key ingredients
Fish slices (e.g., snappers, barramundi), ginger, spring onions, fish broth/water, salt, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no cornstarch or other thickeners are used, and no sugar or MSG with added sugar in the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sup Ikan Halia ni, jangan guna tepung jagung/pemekat, gula, atau MSG bergula dalam kuah ya.
For Sup Ikan Halia, please ensure no cornstarch or thickeners are used, and no sugar or MSG with sugar in the broth.
Watch out for
Cornstarch/thickeners in soup, hidden sugar/MSG in broth.
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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