Cá Kho Tộ
Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot
No, skip this one: about 23g 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 classic dish of firm white fish fillets (often catfish or basa) braised in a rich, savory, and distinctly sweet caramelized sauce with black pepper, garlic, and shallots. Traditionally served in a clay pot with Cauliflower Rice.
Key ingredients
Catfish or basa fillets, fish sauce, caramelized sugar, black pepper, garlic, shallots, green onions, cooking oil, sometimes coconut water.
If you order it anyway
Absolutely no rice. Request minimal to no sugar in the sauce. Be aware that 'caramelized' implies sugar, so aim for significantly reduced added sugar, not necessarily zero.
Watch out for
Heavy use of caramelized sugar in the braising sauce. Coconut water also contains natural sugars.
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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