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Grilled Fish in Foil (Steamed with Herbs)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (often Tilapia or Red Snapper) is generously seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices such as dill, ginger, spring onion, chili, and garlic, then wrapped in foil and grilled or baked until flaky and moist. The foil method steams the fish to perfection.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, ginger, spring onion, dill, chili, garlic, fish sauce, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar in the marinade. Served without rice or noodles. Dipping sauce should be sugar-free (e.g., plain fish sauce with chili).
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the marinade or accompanying dipping sauce.
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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