Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish with Keto Sambal)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request low-sugar or sugar-free sambal. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., Seabass, Snapper, or Pomfret) grilled to perfection, often wrapped in banana leaf, and served with a zesty, spicy sambal paste that has been modified to be low in sugar.
Key ingredients
Whole fresh fish, banana leaf, cooking oil. Keto Sambal: Red chilies, shallots, garlic, belacan (shrimp paste), lime juice, minimal tamarind paste, salt, sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol/stevia).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request low-sugar or sugar-free sambal. Confirm no starch or sugary glaze is applied to the fish during grilling.
Watch out for
Sugar in sambal, tamarind paste. Some restaurants may use sugary marinades on the fish itself.
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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