Daging Goreng Belacan
Beef Stir-fried with Shrimp Paste
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Succulent slices of beef stir-fried with fragrant belacan (fermented shrimp paste), bird's eye chilies, shallots, and garlic. This dish is naturally low in carbohydrates, focusing on the rich umami flavor of belacan and the spice of fresh chilies, complemented by tender beef.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin or similar), belacan (shrimp paste), bird's eye chili, shallots, garlic, cooking oil, salt to taste.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to balance the belacan or chili. Confirm the belacan used is sugar-free.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Daging Goreng Belacan ni, minta jangan letak gula ya. Belacan yang guna tu ada gula tak?
Please ensure no sugar is added to the Daging Goreng Belacan, and confirm the belacan is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the belacan paste itself, or added by the chef to balance the 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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