Terong Balado
Eggplant with Chili Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'tanpa gula' (without sugar) and 'tanpa kecap manis' (without sweet soy sauce) in the balado sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fried eggplant cooked in a vibrant and spicy balado chili paste, typically made from red chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, red chilies, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, cooking oil (for frying eggplant and making sauce), salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'tanpa gula' (without sugar) and 'tanpa kecap manis' (without sweet soy sauce) in the balado sauce. Eggplant is moderately carby, so mindful portion size if you are strict.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Terong Balado-nya tolong bumbu baladonya tanpa gula dan tanpa kecap manis ya.
For the Terong Balado, please no added sugar and no kecap manis in the balado sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in balado sauce, eggplant itself (though keto-friendly in moderation), heavy oil for frying.
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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