Udang Telur Masin
Salted Egg Yolk Prawns
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar to the sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
Fresh prawns coated in a luxurious, creamy, and savory sauce made from rich salted egg yolks, butter, and fragrant curry leaves. A deeply satisfying and decadent dish.
Key ingredients
Prawns, salted duck egg yolks, butter, curry leaves, bird's eye chilies, garlic, evaporated milk (optional, small amount), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar to the sauce. Ensure prawns are not battered or coated in flour prior to frying. Some versions may add a touch of evaporated milk, which is usually fine in small amounts but can be omitted.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Udang Telur Masin. Tolong jangan letak gula dalam sos. Pastikan udang tak bersalut tepung. Tak perlu susu cair.
Udang Telur Masin, please. No added sugar in the sauce. Ensure prawns are not battered or floured. Please omit evaporated milk.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the sauce for sweetness, and sometimes prawns are deep-fried with a starchy batter, which must be avoided.
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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