Sambal Petai Udang (Keto-Modified)
Prawns with Stink Beans in Keto Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no added sugar in the sambal. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Prawns and petai beans (stink beans) stir-fried in a spicy sambal sauce. Petai has a distinctive pungent aroma and taste.
Key ingredients
Prawns, petai beans, chilies, shallots, garlic, belacan (shrimp paste), cooking oil, tamarind paste (minimal).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request absolutely no added sugar in the sambal. Limit use of tamarind paste to minimize carbs. Omit rice.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sambal Petai Udang ni, tolong jangan letak gula langsung dalam sambal. Kurangkan penggunaan asam jawa. Dan tak perlu nasi.
For the Sambal Petai Udang, absolutely NO added sugar in the sambal. Please limit tamarind paste. And no rice, thank you.
Watch out for
Sambal sauces often contain significant amounts of sugar. Tamarind paste also contributes carbs. Petai beans have moderate carbs.
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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