Udang Goreng Belacan
Stir-fried Prawns with Shrimp Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or MSG. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh prawns stir-fried in a fiery and fragrant paste of belacan (shrimp paste), chilies, garlic, and onions, imparting a distinctive savory kick.
Key ingredients
Prawns, shrimp paste (belacan), red chilies, garlic, shallots/onions, cooking oil, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or MSG. Ensure generous use of cooking oil and minimal use of high-carb aromatics like excessive onions. Can be requested 'tanpa petai' (without stinky beans) if usually served with them.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Udang Goreng Belacan ni, jangan letak gula atau MSG. Minyak biar banyak, bawang jangan banyak sangat. Dan tak nak petai.
For Udang Goreng Belacan, no added sugar or MSG, please. Use generous oil, minimal onions. And no petai.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in restaurant sambal/sauce base. Excess use of onions/shallots. Starch-thickened sauces (unlikely here).
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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