Sotong Telur Masin
Squid with Salted Egg Yolk
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender squid rings, often lightly fried (without batter), tossed in a rich, creamy, and intensely savoury sauce made from mashed salted egg yolks, butter, and fragrant curry leaves.
Key ingredients
Squid, salted duck egg yolks, butter or cooking oil, curry leaves, chili padi, garlic, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, ensure the squid is NOT battered or breaded. Confirm no added sugar in the salted egg yolk sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Sotong Telur Masin, minta sotong tak bersalut tepung. Dan pastikan sos telur masin tiada gula tambahan, ya.
For Sotong Telur Masin, please ensure the squid is not battered or breaded. And no added sugar in the salted egg yolk sauce, thank you.
Watch out for
The main risk is breading/batter on the squid. Ensure no added sugar in the sauce, which is generally not sweet, but always good to confirm.
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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