Udang Lada Hitam
Keto Black Pepper Prawns
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent prawns stir-fried in a fiery black pepper sauce, typically rich and savory. Modifications ensure the sauce is sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Prawns, black pepper, garlic, onions, soy sauce (low-carb), oyster sauce (keto-friendly), sesame oil, bell peppers (optional), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Ensure low-carb soy sauce and keto-friendly oyster sauce are used. Ask for plenty of oil for fat.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Untuk Udang Lada Hitam, tolong jangan letak gula dan tepung jagung. Guna kicap rendah karbo dan sos tiram keto. Tolong guna minyak lebih ya.
Udang Lada Hitam: Please no sugar, no cornstarch. Use low-carb soy sauce and keto-friendly oyster sauce. Please use plenty of oil.
Watch out for
Standard black pepper sauce often contains sugar and cornstarch as thickeners. Restaurant chefs may use regular soy and oyster sauce, which contain carbs.
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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