Kacang Panjang Goreng Belacan (Keto-Modified)
Keto Stir-fried Long Beans with Shrimp Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar added' to the belacan paste. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Long beans stir-fried with a pungent and savory shrimp paste (belacan), chilies, and garlic. The keto version ensures no added sugar, which is often used to balance the belacan's intensity.
Key ingredients
Long beans, belacan (shrimp paste), fresh red chilies, garlic, onion, cooking oil, salt, fish sauce.
How to make it keto
Request 'no sugar added' to the belacan paste. Ask for minimal onions if you are very strict on carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kacang Panjang Goreng Belacan ni, minta jangan letak gula dalam pes belacan. Bawang sikit saja ya.
Kacang Panjang Goreng Belacan: no sugar added to the belacan paste. Can I have minimal onions?
Watch out for
Sugar commonly added to belacan dishes to balance the flavor, excessive use of onions.
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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