Terung Bakar
Keto Grilled Eggplant
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Eggplant halves grilled until tender and smoky, often seasoned simply with salt and pepper. This dish is naturally low-carb and makes a great side. It's best served plain or with a simple keto-friendly dip like sambal belacan (without sugar).
Key ingredients
Eggplant, cooking oil (for grilling), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugary glazes or sauces are used. If served with a dip, confirm it is sugar-free (e.g., plain sambal belacan without added sugar).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Terung Bakar, tolong pastikan tiada sos manis. Jika ada cicahan, tolong sahkan tiada gula di dalamnya.
For Terung Bakar, please ensure no sugary glazes or sauces. If there's a dip, please confirm it's sugar-free.
Watch out for
Sugary sauces or glazes, high-carb dips.
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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