Telur Pindang
Malaysian Braised Eggs
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A traditional dish where eggs are slowly braised in a fragrant broth infused with various herbs and spices like ginger, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric leaves, and tea leaves. The prolonged cooking gives the egg whites a unique brownish marble pattern and deep savoury flavour.
Key ingredients
Eggs, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric leaves, kaffir lime leaves, black tea bags, light soy sauce (keto-friendly), salt, water.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar in the braising liquid; confirm only keto-friendly soy sauce is used.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Telur Pindang ni, minta pastikan air rebusan tiada gula tambahan dan hanya guna kicap mesra keto.
For Telur Pindang, please ensure no added sugar in the braising liquid and only keto-friendly soy sauce is used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the braising liquid or soy sauce.
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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