Udang Sambal
Prawns in Sambal Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for NO sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent prawns cooked in a rich, spicy, and aromatic sambal sauce, typically made from blended chilies, shallots, garlic, and belacan (shrimp paste), often with a tangy hint from tamarind.
Key ingredients
Prawns, sambal paste (red chilies, shallots, garlic, belacan), tamarind paste, cooking oil, salt. Restaurant versions commonly include significant added sugar and sometimes coconut milk or onion.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for NO sugar. Request the sauce to be more spicy or sour than sweet.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Udang Sambal ni, tolong jangan letak gula. Boleh buat kuahnya lebih pedas atau masam, jangan manis?
For the Udang Sambal, please use NO sugar. Can you make the sauce more spicy or sour, not sweet?
Watch out for
Sambal sauces often contain significant amounts of added sugar. Tamarind paste contributes natural carbohydrates. Onions are frequently used generously.
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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