Sambalado Tanak (Keto Modified)
Minang Spicy Coconut Milk Stew (with Eggs & Anchovies)
Yes, with a tweak: request no pete (stinky beans) or jengkol (dogfruit), which are high in carbs and sometimes added. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and spicy Minangkabau stew, traditionally made with a base of red chilies, shallots, garlic, and coconut milk, often simmered with hard-boiled eggs and small anchovies (ikan teri). Keto modified by omitting specific high-carb ingredients.
Key ingredients
Red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, full-fat coconut milk, hard-boiled eggs, small anchovies (ikan teri), cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no pete (stinky beans) or jengkol (dogfruit), which are high in carbs and sometimes added. Ensure no added sugar or starchy thickeners are used in the coconut milk sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Sambalado Tanak-nya mohon dipastikan tidak pakai pete atau jengkol ya. Dan pastikan tidak ada gula tambahan atau pengental tepung di saus santannya.
For Sambalado Tanak, please ensure no pete or jengkol. Also, confirm no added sugar or starchy thickeners in the coconut milk sauce.
Watch out for
Pete, jengkol, added sugar, starchy thickeners, and sometimes served with other high-carb vegetables like young jackfruit (nangka muda).
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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