Tumis Tempe (Keto Modified)
Keto Stir-fried Tempe
Yes, with a tweak: request preparation with sugar-free soy sauce/coconut aminos and keto sweetener instead of traditional sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Stir-fried tempe (fermented soybean cake) with shallots, garlic, chili, and usually a sweet and savory soy sauce. Modified to use sugar-free soy sauce or coconut aminos with keto sweetener to maintain the flavor profile without excessive carbs.
Key ingredients
Tempe, shallots, garlic, chili, sugar-free soy sauce or coconut aminos, keto sweetener
How to make it keto
Request preparation with sugar-free soy sauce/coconut aminos and keto sweetener instead of traditional sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). Ensure portion control of tempe due to its inherent carb content.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tumis Tempe ini minta pakai kecap asin/coconut aminos tanpa gula dan pemanis keto ya, bukan kecap manis.
For Tumis Tempe, please use sugar-free soy sauce/coconut aminos and keto sweetener, not kecap manis.
Watch out for
Tempe, being a soybean product, has inherent carbohydrates that need to be accounted for. Traditional kecap manis is very high in sugar. Hidden sugars in general seasoning.
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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