Terung Bakar Air Asam
Grilled Eggplant with Sour Tamarind Dipping Sauce (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the 'Air Asam' dipping sauce and use minimal tamarind paste (which contains natural sugars). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Eggplant halves are grilled until tender and smoky, then served with a tangy and spicy dipping sauce made from tamarind paste, shallots, bird's eye chilies, and lime juice.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, tamarind pulp, shallots, bird's eye chilies, lime juice, salt, water.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the 'Air Asam' dipping sauce and use minimal tamarind paste (which contains natural sugars).
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Tolong pastikan tiada gula dalam sos Air Asam, dan guna sedikit sahaja asam jawa.
Please ensure no sugar is added to the Air Asam sauce, and use minimal tamarind paste.
Watch out for
Tamarind paste (natural fruit sugars), hidden sugar in some 'Air Asam' recipes.
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.
More on the Malaysian menuAll 735 Malaysian dishes ›
