Pepes Udang
Steamed Prawns in Banana Leaf
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh prawns marinated in a fragrant spice paste with herbs like basil and lime leaves, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until cooked through and aromatic.
Key ingredients
Prawns, shallots, garlic, red chilies, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, salt, banana leaves.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar is used in the spice paste. Request no rice or starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Pepes Udangnya minta tanpa gula di bumbu halusnya. Tolong disajikan tanpa nasi atau lauk bertepung.
For Pepes Udang, please no added sugar in the spice paste. Serve it without rice or starchy side dishes.
Watch out for
Potential small amounts of sugar in the spice paste. Served with rice.
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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