Keto Sambal Tempeh Ikan Bilis
Keto Spicy Tempeh and Anchovy Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the sambal. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-adapted version of the popular dish featuring fermented soybean cakes (tempeh) and crispy fried anchovies (ikan bilis) tossed in a spicy and savory sambal. The tempeh is pan-fried or baked to reduce oil, and the sambal is made without sugar.
Key ingredients
Tempeh, ikan bilis (dried anchovies), red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, tamarind paste, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no sugar is added to the sambal. Tempeh itself contains carbohydrates, so confirm portion size. Request tempeh be pan-fried or air-fried instead of deep-fried.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Keto Sambal Tempeh Ikan Bilis, sambal jangan letak gula. Tempeh tolong goreng biasa atau guna air-fryer, bukan goreng rendam minyak. Buat portion kecil ya.
For the Keto Sambal Tempeh Ikan Bilis, no sugar in the sambal. Please pan-fry or air-fry the tempeh, not deep-fry. Make a smaller portion.
Watch out for
Tempeh contains significant carbohydrates; portion control is vital. Hidden sugar in sambal preparation. Traditional recipes often include palm sugar.
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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