Bendi Masak Tumis
Okra Sauté
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar, oyster sauce, or cornstarch is added. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh okra pods lightly sautéed with basic aromatics like garlic and shallots, maintaining its crisp texture.
Key ingredients
Okra, garlic, shallots, cooking oil, salt. (Sometimes small amount of soy sauce).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar, oyster sauce, or cornstarch is added. Request tamari instead of regular soy sauce for lower carb.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Bendi Masak Tumis ni, minta jangan letak gula, sos tiram, atau tepung jagung. Boleh guna tamari ganti kicap biasa?
For Bendi Masak Tumis, please no sugar, oyster sauce, or cornstarch. Use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar/starch in soy sauce or oyster sauce, okra itself has moderate carbs if portion is very large.
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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