Tumis Udang Pete
Stir-fried Shrimp with Stinky Beans
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely insist on no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and no added sugar. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent shrimp stir-fried with pete (stinky beans), chili, shallots, garlic, and often a touch of sweet soy sauce. It's a pungent and flavorful dish.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, pete (stinky beans), red chilies, shallots, garlic, belacan (shrimp paste), vegetable oil, (sometimes sweet soy sauce/sugar).
How to make it keto
Absolutely insist on no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and no added sugar. Request a moderate amount of pete, as they contain some carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Tumis Udang Pete ini, tolong jangan pakai kecap manis atau gula sama sekali. Petenya sedang saja.
For Tumis Udang Pete, please absolutely no sweet soy sauce or added sugar. Use a moderate amount of pete.
Watch out for
Heavy use of sweet soy sauce or added sugar, excessive amount of pete, served with rice.
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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