Udang Goreng Petai (Keto-Modified)
Keto Stir-fried Prawns with Stink Beans
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar, kecap manis, or other sweet sauces. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A pungent and flavorful dish featuring fresh prawns stir-fried with petai (stink beans), chili paste, garlic, and shallots. The keto version ensures a drier, sugar-free preparation, highlighting the unique bitterness of petai and the succulence of prawns without a thick, sweet gravy.
Key ingredients
Prawns, petai (stink beans), red chilies, bird's eye chilies, garlic, shallots, belacan, fish sauce, lime juice, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar, kecap manis, or other sweet sauces. Request a drier stir-fry without a heavy, sweet gravy. Limit petai portion if very carb-sensitive.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Udang Goreng Petai ni, jangan letak gula, kecap manis, atau sos manis. Minta masak kering sikit, tak nak berkuah pekat. Petai pun sederhana saja.
For Udang Goreng Petai, please no added sugar, kecap manis, or sweet sauces. Make it a drier stir-fry, not gravy. Limit petai portion.
Watch out for
Petai beans contain carbs (monitor portion), hidden sugars in chili paste.
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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