Keto Tahu Telor (Omelette Tahu & Telur dengan Saus Kacang Bebas Gula)
Keto Tofu and Egg Omelette with Sugar-Free Peanut Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: the peanut sauce must be made sugar-free and without flour thickeners. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-modified version of the popular Tahu Telor, an Indonesian omelette made with fluffy fried egg and soft tofu. This keto rendition is served with a specially prepared sugar-free peanut sauce (omitting traditional palm sugar and flour thickeners) and garnished with fresh, low-carb vegetables instead of high-carb sides like bean sprouts or rice cakes.
Key ingredients
Eggs, firm tofu, cooking oil, garlic, shallots, salt, pepper. For the keto peanut sauce: roasted peanuts, garlic, chili, tamarind paste (small amount), keto-friendly sweetener, salt, water.
How to make it keto
Crucially, the peanut sauce must be made sugar-free and without flour thickeners. Omit traditional high-carb garnishes like bean sprouts, potatoes, or rice cakes (lontong/ketupat).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Keto Tahu Telor, saus kacangnya harus bebas gula dan tanpa pengental tepung. Mohon jangan pakai tauge, kentang, lontong, atau ketupat.
For Keto Tahu Telor, the peanut sauce must be sugar-free and no flour thickeners. Please omit bean sprouts, potatoes, lontong, or ketupat.
Watch out for
Traditional peanut sauce is very high in sugar and often contains flour thickeners. High-carb garnishes like bean sprouts, potato slices, or rice cakes are common. Peanuts themselves are moderate carb.
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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