Sotong Masak Hitam (Keto-Modified)
Keto Squid in Black Ink Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the sauce. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender squid cooked in its own natural black ink, creating a rich, earthy, and savory sauce. Modified to ensure no added sugar.
Key ingredients
Fresh squid (with ink sacs intact), garlic, shallots, ginger, chili padi, tamarind paste, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Sotong Masak Hitam. Tolong jangan letak gula dalam sos.
Sotong Masak Hitam, please. No added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the sauce, use of sweet soy sauce (kicap manis) as a shortcut (though not traditional for authentic 'Masak Hitam' that relies on squid ink).
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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