Chilli Padi Steamed Fish (Keto Modified - No Sugar Sauce)
Local-Style Steamed Fish with Bird's Eye Chillies
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the steaming sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh whole fish (e.g., Seabass or Snapper) steamed with a pungent and spicy sauce featuring a generous amount of fresh bird's eye chillies (chilli padi), garlic, ginger, and lime juice. A vibrant local favourite.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, bird's eye chillies, garlic, ginger, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, light soy sauce, cooking oil, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar in the steaming sauce. Ensure no cornstarch or thickeners are used. The dish is naturally keto with these adjustments.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in soy sauce or other sauces; starch thickeners in restaurant sauces.
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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