Telur Itik Masak Cili Padi
Duck Egg with Bird's Eye Chilies (No Coconut Milk)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Hard-boiled duck eggs cooked in a spicy and savory gravy made from blended bird's eye chilies, shallots, and garlic. This preparation focuses on the rich flavor of duck eggs combined with intense spice, without the addition of coconut milk.
Key ingredients
Duck eggs, bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, cooking oil, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar. Confirm that no coconut milk ('lemak') is used. Ensure minimal or no high-carb additions like tomatoes or tamarind paste (or if used, confirm sugar-free).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Telur Itik Masak Cili Padi, minta jangan letak gula atau santan. Guna tomato/asam jawa sikit saja atau tiada. Kalau guna, pastikan tiada gula.
Telur Itik Masak Cili Padi: no sugar, no coconut milk. Please use minimal or no tomatoes/tamarind. If used, confirm sugar-free.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce, especially if ingredients like tamarind or tomato are used, or just as a general flavor enhancer. Be specific about 'no sugar'.
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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