Botok Telur Asin
Salted Egg Botok (Steamed in Banana Leaf)
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Salted duck eggs mixed with a fragrant blend of grated coconut, shallots, garlic, chili, and other aromatic spices, then wrapped tightly in banana leaves and steamed until cooked through.
Key ingredients
Salted duck eggs, grated coconut, shallots, garlic, red chilies, candlenut, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the spice mixture. Confirm no high-carb additions like tempeh, tofu, or higher-carb vegetables if specifically avoiding them.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Mohon bumbu botoknya tanpa gula. Jangan pakai tempe, tahu, atau sayuran tinggi karbo ya.
Please ensure no sugar in the spice mixture. No high-carb additions like tempeh, tofu, or higher-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Grated coconut contains some carbohydrates. Candlenuts also have some carbs. Some recipes might add a pinch of sugar.
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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