Telur Goreng Belacan
Fried Egg with Belacan
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A simple and robust Malay omelette, featuring eggs lightly beaten with a pungent and spicy belacan (shrimp paste) mixture, typically including chopped shallots, chilies, and a squeeze of lime juice, then pan-fried until fluffy.
Key ingredients
Eggs, belacan (shrimp paste), bird's eye chilies, shallots, lime juice, cooking oil, salt.
Optional tweaks
No modifications typically needed, as this dish is inherently keto. Ensure no sugar is added, which is highly unlikely for this savory dish.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Telur Goreng Belacan ini, boleh minta jangan letak gula?
For Telur Goreng Belacan, please ensure no sugar is added.
Watch out for
Extremely low risk; generally no sugar is added. Natural carbs from shallots and chilies are minimal.
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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