Tumis Daun Pepaya Ikan Teri
Stir-fried Papaya Leaves with Anchovies
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
A distinct stir-fry featuring the mildly bitter taste of papaya leaves (often boiled first to reduce bitterness) balanced with the savory, salty kick of small dried anchovies (ikan teri). It's seasoned with garlic, shallots, and chili for a simple, flavorful vegetable dish.
Key ingredients
Papaya leaves, dried anchovies (ikan teri), cooking oil, garlic, shallots, red chili, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar is used. Confirm no cornstarch or high-carb thickeners are used in the stir-fry sauce (usually just oil and spices).
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tumis Daun Pepaya Ikan Teri ini, tolong jangan pakai gula. Tanpa maizena atau pengental berkarbohidrat tinggi di sausnya.
For Tumis Daun Pepaya Ikan Teri, please no added sugar. No cornstarch or high-carb thickeners in the stir-fry sauce.
Watch out for
Minimal carb risk. Some regional variations or restaurant preparations might add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance the bitterness, which can be easily omitted.
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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