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Burnt Tofu with Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the sambal. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Crispy deep-fried tofu served with a spicy, savory sambal. The 'burnt' refers to the deep golden-brown, slightly charred exterior of the tofu, which gives it a unique texture.
Key ingredients
Tofu, cooking oil (palm oil/vegetable oil), chili paste (sambal), garlic, shallots, lime juice, minimal soy sauce.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the sambal. Ensure minimal use of sweet soy sauce if any. The tofu itself is typically just deep-fried without batter.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sambal jangan letak gula. Kicap manis guna sedikit sahaja, atau tidak perlu. Tofu digoreng kosong, tanpa tepung, ya?
Please make the sambal without sugar. Use minimal sweet soy sauce, if any. Is the tofu fried without batter?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sambal or sweet soy sauce (kicap manis).
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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