Udang Sambal Terasi
Shrimp with Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar, as sugar is often used in sambals. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh shrimp stir-fried with a pungent and spicy sambal made from chilies, shallots, garlic, and fermented shrimp paste (terasi), offering a bold and authentic Indonesian flavor.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, red chilies, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste (terasi), cooking oil, salt, lime juice (or tamarind paste).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar, as sugar is often used in sambals. Ensure lime juice is used for tanginess instead of tamarind paste, which can be higher in carbs and sometimes pre-sweetened.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Untuk Udang Sambal Terasi, mohon jangan pakai gula. Pakai perasan jeruk nipis untuk asamnya, bukan asam jawa.
For Udang Sambal Terasi, please no added sugar. Use lime juice for tanginess, not tamarind paste.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars commonly found in restaurant sambals. Tamarind paste can contribute carbs and sugar.
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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