Keto Tauhu Goreng Telur Masin
Fried Tofu with Salted Egg Yolk (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the salted egg yolk sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Deep-fried firm tofu cubes coated in a rich, savory, and creamy salted egg yolk sauce, often with curry leaves and bird's eye chilies for aroma and spice.
Key ingredients
Firm tofu, salted duck egg yolks, curry leaves, bird's eye chilies, butter/cooking oil, garlic, evaporated milk (optional, low-carb if used minimally), salt, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the salted egg yolk sauce. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce or coat the tofu. Ask for no evaporated milk if it's not a low-carb version or if you prefer to avoid it.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Keto Tauhu Goreng Telur Masin: Minta tiada gula dalam sos, dan tiada tepung atau tepung jagung untuk pekatkan sos atau salutan tauhu. Minta tiada susu cair.
Keto Tauhu Goreng Telur Masin: No sugar, flour, or cornstarch in the sauce or tofu coating. Please omit evaporated milk.
Watch out for
Sugar in the salted egg yolk sauce, cornstarch/flour for coating or thickening, evaporated milk can contain lactose/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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