Sup Ikan Sayur Asin (Keto-Modified)
Clear Fish Soup with Salted Vegetables (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the broth. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A light and comforting clear soup featuring fresh fish fillets (often snapper or grouper) with pickled mustard greens (sayur asin), ginger, and tomatoes. The broth is savory and slightly tart, focusing on fresh ingredients.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet, salted mustard greens, ginger, tomatoes, cooking oil, fish sauce, white pepper, spring onions.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the broth. Confirm salted vegetables used do not contain excessive sugar (some pre-packaged ones might).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sup Ikan Sayur Asin, jangan bubuh gula dalam kuah. Pastikan sayur masin yang digunakan rendah gula.
For Sup Ikan Sayur Asin, please ensure no sugar in the broth, and that the salted vegetables are low sugar.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in salted vegetables or broth seasoning, high sodium content from salted vegetables.
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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