Telur Ikan Masak Taucu
Fish Roe Cooked with Fermented Bean Paste (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar in the taucu sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Rich fish roe (often from mackerel or snapper) simmered in a savory and slightly tangy fermented bean paste (taucu) gravy, with ginger, chillies, and tomatoes.
Key ingredients
Fish roe, taucu (fermented soybean paste), ginger, garlic, shallots, green chillies, red chillies, tomato, cooking oil, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar in the taucu sauce. Ensure minimal high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots are omitted if typically included.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Telur Ikan Masak Taucu ni, jangan letak gula dalam sos taucu. Kalau ada kentang atau lobak, tolong jangan masukkan.
For Telur Ikan Masak Taucu, please add no sugar to the taucu sauce. Omit any potatoes or carrots if usually included.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the taucu preparation or added for balance, tomatoes (moderate carbs in larger quantities).
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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