Travelling with a Crustaceans Allergy
Not everyone in Indonesia might be familiar with the term "crustaceans," but mention an allergy to prawns, crabs, lobsters, or scampi, and you'll find plenty of understanding—especially since prawn allergies are fairly common here. Here's a big tip for your culinary travels: shrimp paste, known locally as Terasi, is a staple in many Indonesian dishes. It's often added to Sambal (spicy dipping sauce served with most Indonesian dishes) and fruit salads so if you're navigating food allergies, keep an eye out for this popular ingredient!
Be careful to watch out for the following foods when eating in Bali:
Indonesian Cooking: Sambal Terasi (a vibrant spicy sauce used as a condiment), Kerupuk Udang (crunchy prawn crackers), Gado Gado (a salad dressed in a peanut sauce), Rujak ( a fruit salad), Nasi Goreng Terasi (Terasi-flavored fried rice), Bakwan Udang (savory prawn fritters), Tumisan (stir-fried dishes incorporating Terasi)
Ingredients found in other types of cuisines: Asian salads, Chinese products, fish paste, fish soup, fried rice, paella, prepared sauces, soups, Thai curry
Warning: Foods mentioned are examples only and does not represent a comprehensive list. Always check allergens in food.
See where to eat safely with a Crustaceans Allergy:
Ingredients as written in English: Amphipods, Barnacles, Crabs, Crayfish, Hermit Crabs, Isopods, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Mussel Shrimp, Mysids, Prawns, Sea Spiders, Shrimp
Translated into Indonesian: Amphipoda, Teritip, Kepiting, Udang Karang, Kepiting Hermit, Isopoda, Lobster, Udang Mantis, Udang Kerang, Mysids, Udang, Laba-laba Laut, Udang
Find food in Bali which does not contain Crustaceans:
*Lists of ingredients extracted from Erudus.
Communicating your Crustaceans allergy
Here are some useful phrases to help you to communicate your Crustaceans allergy to hospitality staff in Bali:
I have a severe allergy to Crustaceans and all foods containing Crustaceans.
"Saya memiliki alergi parah terhadap Krustasea dan semua makanan yang mengandung Krustasea."
I must avoid eating Crustaceans to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction.
"Saya harus menghindari makan Krustasea untuk mencegah reaksi alergi yang mengancam jiwa."
Please make sure that my meal does not contain any Crustaceans.
"Harap pastikan bahwa makanan saya tidak mengandung Krustasea."
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