Tumis Buncis
Stir-fried Green Beans
Yes, with a tweak: request *no added sugar* or *kecap manis*. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A common side dish featuring green beans stir-fried with garlic, shallots, and sometimes a hint of chili or shrimp paste (terasi). Can be plain or with a bit of ground meat.
Key ingredients
Green beans, garlic, shallots, chili, terasi (shrimp paste), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request *no added sugar* or *kecap manis*. Ensure no other high-carb vegetables (like carrots or corn) are added. If meat is present, confirm no sweet sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tumis Buncis-nya tanpa gula dan tanpa kecap manis ya. Jangan pakai sayur tinggi karbo lain. Kalau ada daging, jangan pakai saus manis.
For the Tumis Buncis, please no added sugar or kecap manis. No other high-carb vegetables like carrots or corn. If it has meat, ensure no sweet sauce.
Watch out for
Often prepared with a pinch of sugar or kecap manis for flavor balance. Sometimes carrots or potatoes might be added. Excessive amounts of onions/garlic can contribute carbs.
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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