Sambal Telur
Egg Sambal
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'tiada gula' (no sugar) or 'kurang gula' (less sugar). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Hard-boiled eggs cooked in a spicy, aromatic chili paste (sambal), often with onions and garlic. Ensure no added sugar in the sambal.
Key ingredients
Hard-boiled eggs, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, belacan (shrimp paste), tamarind paste (minimal), cooking oil, salt. (Traditionally may include sugar).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'tiada gula' (no sugar) or 'kurang gula' (less sugar). Confirm tamarind paste is used sparingly. Avoid dishes where the sambal appears overly sweet or caramelized.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Sambal Telur, tolong jangan letak gula, atau kurang gula. Dan guna asam jawa sedikit saja.
Sambal Telur: Please no sugar, or less sugar. And use tamarind paste sparingly, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sambal paste, excessive tamarind paste.
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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