Terung Goreng Udang Kering
Stir-fried Eggplant with Dried Shrimp
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or soy sauce with added sugar/wheat. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Sliced eggplant (terung) stir-fried until tender with fragrant dried shrimp (udang kering), minced garlic, and fresh chilies. This dish offers a savory umami depth from the dried shrimp and a pleasant texture from the eggplant.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, dried shrimp, garlic, chilies
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or soy sauce with added sugar/wheat. Ensure only low-carb vegetables are included.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Terung Goreng Udang Kering, tolong jangan guna gula atau kicap manis. Dan pastikan hanya sayur rendah karbo ya.
For the Terung Goreng Udang Kering, please no sugar or regular soy sauce. And only low-carb vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning, eggplant itself has moderate carbs (watch portion size), soy sauce containing sugar/wheat.
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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