Terung Belacan
Eggplant with Shrimp Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Chunks of eggplant (brinjal) are stir-fried with a pungent and spicy shrimp paste (belacan), fresh chilies, and shallots. A flavorful and aromatic vegetable side dish.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, cooking oil, belacan (shrimp paste), dried chilies, fresh chilies, shallots, garlic, lime juice, salt, pinch of sugar (common).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Be mindful that eggplant itself contains some carbohydrates, so portion control is advised.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Terung Belacan, minta jangan letak gula tambahan. Terima kasih.
For Terung Belacan, please ensure no added sugar is used. Thank you.
Watch out for
Moderate carbs from eggplant, hidden sugar in the belacan paste or seasoning.
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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