Telur Goreng Tempoyak
Fried Egg with Fermented Durian
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A unique Malaysian omelette or fried egg dish, prepared by mixing eggs with a small amount of pungent fermented durian (tempoyak), often with finely sliced bird's eye chilies and shallots, then pan-fried until fragrant and cooked through.
Key ingredients
Eggs, tempoyak (fermented durian), bird's eye chilies, shallots, salt, cooking oil.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugar is added to the tempoyak mixture (though typically it's just tempoyak, chili, salt).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Telur Goreng Tempoyak, boleh sahkan tiada gula dalam bancuhan tempoyak?
For the Telur Goreng Tempoyak, can you confirm there's no sugar added to the tempoyak mixture?
Watch out for
Some commercial tempoyak might contain added sugar. Durian itself has moderate carbs, so portion control for tempoyak is key.
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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