Keto Tauhu Sumbat
Keto Stuffed Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request pan-fried or baked tofu instead of deep-fried (if possible) or confirm no batter. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tofu puffs (usually deep-fried) are hollowed out and stuffed with a fresh vegetable mixture, then drizzled with a rich peanut sauce. For keto, the stuffing is modified, and the peanut sauce is made sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Tofu puffs (pan-fried/baked), cucumber, finely shredded cabbage, radishes. For sauce: Sugar-free peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, bird's eye chilies, erythritol/stevia, salt.
How to make it keto
Request pan-fried or baked tofu instead of deep-fried (if possible) or confirm no batter. Ensure stuffing excludes high-carb vegetables like turnip (sengkuang) or beansprouts. Crucially, request a sugar-free peanut sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Keto Tauhu Sumbat: Tauhu masak kuali/bakar kalau boleh, atau tiada tepung. Isi jangan letak sengkuang atau taugeh. Sos kacang tanpa gula ya.
Keto Tauhu Sumbat: Pan-fried or baked tofu, if possible, or no batter. No sengkuang or beansprouts in stuffing. Sugar-free peanut sauce, please.
Watch out for
Traditional deep-fried tofu puffs might absorb significant oil but the carb risk is mainly from high-carb stuffing (turnip, beansprouts) and especially the very high sugar content in traditional peanut sauce.
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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