Udang Goreng Belacan Petai (Keto-Modified)
Prawns with Belacan & Stink Beans Stir-fry (Keto-Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the belacan paste or added during cooking. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Fresh prawns stir-fried with fragrant belacan (fermented shrimp paste), petai (stink beans), chilies, and shallots. This dish boasts a pungent, spicy, and savory flavor profile, with the unique texture of petai.
Key ingredients
Prawns, belacan, petai, shallots, garlic, red chilies, bird's eye chilies, cooking oil, lime juice.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the belacan paste or added during cooking. Petai (stink beans) are moderate in carbs, so be mindful of portion size if very strict.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Udang Goreng Belacan Petai, tolong jangan letak gula dalam belacan atau masa masak ya.
For Udang Goreng Belacan Petai, please no sugar in the belacan paste or added during cooking.
Watch out for
Sugar in belacan paste, petai (stink beans) carbohydrate content (manageable in typical portions), excessive use of onions.
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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