Udang Goreng Mentega (Keto Modified)
Keto Modified Butter Shrimp
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) whatsoever. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indonesian dishes.
What it is
Fresh shrimp stir-fried in a luxurious, aromatic butter sauce with garlic and onions. The keto modification eliminates sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and any added sugars, highlighting the natural sweetness of the shrimp and the richness of the butter.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, butter, garlic, onions, soy sauce (or tamari), lime juice, salt, white pepper, spring onions.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) whatsoever. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Udang Goreng Mentega-nya mohon tanpa kecap manis sama sekali. Pastikan sausnya tanpa gula. Tanpa nasi.
Udang Goreng Mentega, please no kecap manis at all. Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. No rice.
Watch out for
This dish is traditionally made with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), which is very high in sugar. Some restaurants might also add a pinch of sugar to balance flavors.
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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