Yong Tau Foo (Keto-Modified)
Stuffed Tofu & Vegetables (Keto, with Clear Soup or Sambal)
Yes, with a tweak: mUST request WITHOUT the sweet brown sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Malaysian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A selection of vegetables (okra, bitter gourd, eggplant, chilies) and tofu products (fried tofu, tofu skin) stuffed with a fish paste mixture. The key modification for keto is to order it with clear soup or just dry with a dollop of sambal, completely omitting the high-carb sweet brown sauce.
Key ingredients
Assorted vegetables (bitter gourd, okra, eggplant, chili), tofu (fried, plain, or skin), fish paste (surimi, usually made with fish and minimal starch), cooking oil, clear broth (for soup option), sambal (for dry option).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: MUST request WITHOUT the sweet brown sauce. Opt for clear soup or plain dry with sambal. Avoid 'fried' items that might be deep-fried in poor quality oil, though traditionally the stuffing is fried. Confirm fish paste does not contain excessive starch fillers.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Yong Tau Foo ni, minta jangan letak sos manis coklat. Hidang dengan sup jernih atau kering biasa dengan sambal saja. Jangan ada item goreng tepung ya.
For Yong Tau Foo, no sweet brown sauce. Serve with clear soup or plain dry with sambal. No deep-fried items.
Watch out for
The sweet brown sauce is very high in sugar and cornstarch. Some fish pastes may contain starch fillers; inquire if possible. Avoid any noodle or rice components.
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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