Keto Tauhu Goreng (dengan Sambal Belacan)
Keto Fried Tofu with Shrimp Paste Dip
Yes, with a tweak: request NO peanut sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Crispy fried tofu pieces, typically served with a fresh and spicy sambal belacan dipping sauce. The traditional version usually comes with a sweet peanut sauce, which is omitted or replaced with a keto-friendly alternative here.
Key ingredients
Firm tofu, cooking oil (for deep-frying), for sambal belacan: red chilies, bird's eye chilies, belacan (shrimp paste), lime juice, shallots, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO peanut sauce. Ask for plain fried tofu served with a side of unsweetened sambal belacan or a simple chili-lime dip. Confirm no sugar is added to the sambal or tofu seasoning.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Keto Tauhu Goreng ini, jangan letak sos kacang sama sekali. Tauhu goreng biasa dengan sambal belacan tanpa gula atau pencicah cili limau. Pastikan sambal/tauhu tiada gula.
For Keto Tauhu Goreng, absolutely no peanut sauce. Plain fried tofu with unsweetened sambal belacan or chili-lime dip. Confirm no sugar in sambal/tofu.
Watch out for
The traditional peanut sauce is very high in sugar and carbs. Hidden sugar in the sambal belacan or seasoning for the tofu.
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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