Kangkung Belacan
Stir-fried Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for NO sugar and NO oyster sauce in the stir-fry sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A popular and pungent side dish featuring water spinach stir-fried with a robust, spicy, and savory belacan (shrimp paste) sauce, garlic, and chilies.
Key ingredients
Water spinach (kangkung), belacan (shrimp paste), garlic, red chilies, shallots, cooking oil. Restaurant versions frequently include sugar and oyster sauce.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for NO sugar and NO oyster sauce in the stir-fry sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Kangkung Belacan ni, tolong jangan letak gula dan jangan pakai sos tiram dalam tumisan.
For the Kangkung Belacan, please make it with NO sugar and NO oyster sauce in the stir-fry.
Watch out for
Significant added sugar is very common in restaurant stir-fries. Oyster sauce contains both sugar and cornstarch as thickeners. Shallots contribute some carbs.
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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