Ubur-ubur Kerabu
Jellyfish Salad
No, skip this one: about 20g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A unique Malaysian salad featuring seasoned jellyfish strips, mixed with crunchy vegetables like cucumber, onions, and carrots, and tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing often made with lime juice, chilies, and fish sauce.
Key ingredients
Prepared jellyfish, cucumber, red onion, bird's eye chilies, ginger, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, cooking oil. (Restaurant version often contains sugar, and may include high-carb vegetables like carrot strips.)
If you order it anyway
Strictly request no sugar in the dressing. Omit carrots or request minimal amounts. Ensure no MSG.
If you order it anyway, say this (Malay)
Ubur-ubur Kerabu ni, tolong jangan letak gula langsung dalam kuah, dan jangan letak MSG. Karot tak perlu letak, atau letak sikit sangat je.
For Ubur-ubur Kerabu, strictly no sugar in the dressing, and no MSG. Please omit carrots, or add only a minimal amount.
Watch out for
High risk of sugar in the dressing; natural carbs from vegetables like cucumber and onion. Carrot strips (if present) are also high carb.
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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