Midin Belacan
Stir-fried Midin Fern with Belacan
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or MSG. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A popular East Malaysian vegetable dish featuring 'Midin', a crunchy jungle fern, stir-fried with pungent belacan (shrimp paste), garlic, and fresh chilies. It's a simple yet intensely flavorful side dish.
Key ingredients
Midin fern, belacan (shrimp paste), garlic, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or MSG. Ensure belacan paste is pure and free from added sweeteners.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Midin Belacan ini, minta jangan letak gula atau MSG. Guna belacan asli tanpa sebarang pemanis tambahan.
For Midin Belacan, please no sugar or MSG. And please use pure belacan paste without any added sweeteners.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar or MSG in belacan paste. Some restaurants might add cornstarch for thickening (less common for this dish).
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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